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John
Morgan

FOUNDER & ATTORNEY

John Morgan doesn't just talk about fighting for the people—he's built his entire life around it.

In 1988, John and his wife, Ultima, founded Morgan & Morgan with a simple but powerful mission: to ensure that no one—no matter their background or financial means—gets outmatched in the courtroom by powerful corporations and insurance companies.

“I see Tim in every single person who walks through our doors, and I’ll be fighting for them all until the day I die.”

For John, the fight is personal. As a sophomore at the University of Florida, his brother, Tim Morgan, was paralyzed while working as a lifeguard at Walt Disney World. The Morgan family put their trust in a lawyer who failed them, and they saw firsthand how the legal system can chew up those without power. The injustice changed John’s life—he vowed to become the lawyer his family never had, and to continue to stand up for people who have been wronged.

What started as a small firm in Florida has grown into America's largest injury law firm, with:

1,000+ attorneys
50+ practice areas
$25+ billion recovered for clients.

John's work extends beyond the courtroom, as well. He's led major ballot initiatives—like the fight to legalize medical marijuana in Florida and the push to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Today, he continues to support causes that matter to families nationwide.

John Throughout the Years

John as a toddler

John and his Dad, Ramon (1956)

John as a toddler

John as a toddler (1956)

John, 4 years old

John, 4 years old (1960)

John and his brother Mike

John and his brother Mike (1962)

John, looking in the mirror

John, looking in the mirror (1963)

John and his Mom, Patricia

John and his Mom, Patricia (1964)

Mike, John, Tim, Mary Pat, and their Aunt Kitten

Mike, John, Tim, Mary Pat, and their Aunt Kitten (1964)

Mike, John, Tim, Mary Pat, and Baby Thad

Mike, John, Tim, Mary Pat, and Baby Thad (1965)

“It wasn’t a wealthy home, but it was a happy home. My journey to the man I am today started here, and I’ll always be grateful for that.”
—John Morgan

Education

  • University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, 1978
  • University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1982

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Florida
(1984 - Present)

Memberships

  • Florida Justice Association — Board of Directors
  • Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
  • Orange County and Seminole Bar Associations
  • Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce — Board of Directors
  • National Finance Committee — Clinton/Gore 1996 (Florida)
  • Boys Town U.S.A. Central Florida — Founder
  • Harmony Institute — Board of Directors
  • Levin School of Law University of Florida — Board of Trustees

Beyond the Courtroom

Morgan & Morgan’s impact isn’t just measured in verdicts—it’s in the communities John and his family support and the policies they fight for.
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John Morgan has been a key advocate for raising Florida's minimum wage to $15 an hour. His efforts led to the successful passage of a constitutional amendment in 2020, with the increase being phased in through 2026.
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John Morgan on Life & Law

Candid, insightful, and unapologetically direct — John Morgan dives into life, law, business, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the man behind the mission.