J. Donovan Whibbs

Top rated Workers' Compensation attorney in Pensacola, Florida

Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA
J. Donovan Whibbs
Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA

Practice areas: Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in Florida since: 1997

Education: Samford University Cumberland School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2026 Selected to Rising Stars: 2012

Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA

801 W Romana St
Unit C
Pensacola, FL 32502 Visit website
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At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, P.A., located in Pensacola, Florida, attorney J. Donovan Whibbs dedicates his practice to workers’ compensation and personal injury law. He was licensed to practice law in Florida in 1997 and Alabama in 1998.

Known for his consummate professionalism, Mr. Whibbs is a fervent advocate for his clients, skillfully guiding them through challenging legal situations with both expert legal counsel and compassionate support. His peers have praised him for cultivating a practice that prioritizes the client's needs, offering personalized attention and a meticulous focus on resolving their legal issues with enthusiasm and determination.

Mr. Whibbs' academic journey began at the University of Alabama, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1994. He continued his education at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1997. During his time there, he served as an associate editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, honing his legal writing and research skills.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Whibbs is an active member of The Florida Bar and the Alabama State Bar. He also participates in the Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and the Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association. His dedication to his profession has earned him an excellent rating on Avvo, a testament to his proficiency and client satisfaction.

In recognition of his outstanding work, Mr. Whibbs was honored as part of the Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine in 2013 and 2014, highlighting his significant contributions to the legal community and his unwavering commitment to his clients.

Practice areas

Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 90% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
  • 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 1997, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://www.pensacolaattorney.com/attorneys/donovan-whibbs/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Florida State, 1997
  • Young Lawyer’s Executive Committee
  • Alabama State, 1998
  • Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association, Member, 1997 – Present
  • Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (AFTL), Member, 2000
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), Member, 2000
  • The Florida Bar, Workers’ Compensation Section, Member
  • Alabama State Bar, Active Member, 1997 – Present
  • The Florida Bar, Active Member, 1997 – Present

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • $2.1 Million Worker's Compensation settlement for Spinal Cord Injury, 2021

Representative Clients

  • $900,000 Workers' Compensation Settlement, 2018

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Pensacola Sports Association, 2021

Educational Background

  • University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA Class of 1994, B.A., Major: History

Honors

  • Associate Editor, Samford University Cumberland School of Law, American Journal of Trial Advocacy, 1996 – 1997
  • Samford University Cumberland School of Law, Dean’s list
  • Book Award, Bankruptcy, 1997
  • Merit Award, Legal Research and Writing, 1994 – 1995
  • Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers, 2012
  • Honored as part of the Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine in 2013 and 2014
  • Excellent rating on Avvo

Industry Groups

  • Florida Justice Association
  • Florida Workers' Advocates

Office location for J. Donovan Whibbs

801 W Romana St
Unit C
Pensacola, FL 32502

Phone: 850-446-7063

Selections

12 Years Super Lawyers
1 Year Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2026
  • Rising Stars: 2012

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