John D. Metcalf

John D. Metcalf

Lawyer/Counselor/Litigator
  • Arbitration & Mediation, Business Law, Collections ...
  • Florida, Texas
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Biography

Practice includes, among other things:
Civil Litigation,
Civil Trial,
Commercial Litigation,
Construction,
Consumer Law,
Contracts,
Debtor and Creditor issues,
Dispute Resolution,
Insurance,
Litigation/Trial Advocacy/Advocacy,
Mediation,
Product Liability.

Practice Areas
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Litigation
Collections
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Life Insurance, Property Insurance
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Landlord Rights
Products Liability
Toxic Torts
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Hourly Rate is common. Occasionally we may agree on a Blended/Hybrid rate in certain circumstances.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 0806021
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Texas
State Bar of Texas
ID Number: 24073639
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney/Counselor/Litigator
Dowd Law Firm P.A.
- Current
Attorney Metcalf was previously in the U.S. Navy (6 yrs of active duty) as an Electronic Technician. After separation (Honorable Discharge) he was a student, then small business owner, a CPA (now inactive) in both TX and N.C. with two "Big Six" accounting firms (Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young/EY). He earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting, from University of Houston – Clear Lake. John was accepted into, and is a proud graduate of, University Of Florida Levin College Of Law (04). Mr. Metcalf has joined the esteemed Dowd Law Firm as an experienced attorney/counselor/litigator and is pleased to be back in the panhandle on the Emerald Coast (having lived in Panama City, FL while in the service). John Metcalf and Dowd Law Firm can assist you in navigating disputes in a pragmatic manner, advising you on what to expect at each step (fewer surprises) and keeping you informed so you are able to make the best decisions with the best information available.
Partner, until 2021
McLin Burnsed
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No longer with this Firm.
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D. (2004) | Law
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University of Houston - Clear Lake
B.S. (1993) | Accounting
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Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa - national leadership honor society1993 Beta Alpha Psi - Accounting Honor Society, President 1992-93
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Contact & Map
Dowd Law Firm P.A.
25 Beal Parkway NE
Suite 230
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Telephone: (850) 650-2202
Fax: (850) 650-5808
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed