Our Professionals

John C. Webb // Managing Attorney

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

John C. Webb provides professional legal representation in Corporate & Business Law, Business Litigation, Construction Law, Real Estate Law, Taxation, Civil Litigation, Energy, and Sports Law matters.

In practice, Mr. Webb litigates cases in Florida state courts, at both the trial and appellate level, as well as in Federal court, in arbitration proceedings and in disputes brought before administrative forums. Mr. Webb provides strategically-targeted representation in matters relating to the formation, governance, operation, and cessation of corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships, and offers counsel to clients concerning the tax planning and structure of these entities. Additionally, he provides assistance to businesses and individuals in commercial and civil litigation matters, as well as in construction disputes, real estate and financial matters, and in foreclosure and garnishment proceedings.

Through his leadership and vision, Mr. Webb has sought to establish John Webb Legal a client-centric firm, with the mission of providing clients exceptional service and focused representation that is collaborative in spirit and developed though a deep understanding of each client’s needs and objectives.

EDUCATION

Northwestern University School of Law, Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation

St. Thomas University, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Northwestern State University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration, Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) in Liberal Arts

PUBLICATIONS

The Right of Publicity in Amateur Athletes, 18 TEX. ENT. & SPORTS L.J. 4 (2009)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Mr. Webb has been named to Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars List in 2016, 2017 and 2018, which is a distinction reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice and for which only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida are recognized.  Mr. Webb has been honored with Florida Rural Legal Services’ “Pro Bono Recognition Award” in 2011 and 2016, and has been recognized for his commitment to the Volunteer Income Taxpayer Assistance (“VITA”) Program, where he dedicated over 200 hours of pro bono service.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Mr. Webb is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Mr. Webb serves on the Executive Counsel for the Lee County Bar Association, where he has previously served as Treasurer (2016) and Secretary (2017), and is currently the Vice President / President-elect (2018). Mr. Webb also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Lee County Bar Association Foundation, a Section 501(c)(3) organization established in 2016 with the purpose of providing for the establishment of scholarships, encouraging and promoting education and community awareness of the law, promoting the provision of legal aid to the indigent, and supporting and participating in charitable endeavors benefitting youth and/or underprivileged populations in Southwest Florida. Mr. Webb was appointed as one of the initial directors of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation, and served as the Foundation’s first Treasurer.

Mr. Webb currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Northwestern University Alumni Association, NU Club of Greater Naples, and serves on the Northwestern University School of Law Tax Program Alumni Committee. Mr. Webb is a member of the Calusa Inn of Court and BNI (Business Network International).