John C. Lukacs, Jr.
About
John C. Lukacs, Jr. is a founding partner of Raposo & Lukacs and is dedicated exclusively to representing victims of personal injury and medical malpractice. During his entire legal career, he has only practiced in the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice. While many lawyers dabble in several areas of the law, his career has only ever been specialized to these complex practice areas. He has built a reputation as a tireless and tenacious advocate for his clients and has recovered millions of dollars for victims of negligence.
Notable Results
John has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements throughout his career, including a $40 million jury verdict in a defended wrongful death case, which was recognized as the #11 verdict overall in the southeastern United States. The firm was also recognized in 2024 for obtaining an $8 million jury verdict in a defended wrongful death case, which was among the top 50 jury verdicts in the state of Florida that year. These results demonstrate his commitment to taking cases to trial when necessary to achieve justice for his clients.
The Insider Advantage
At the beginning of his career, John spent time working for insurance defense firms defending the very cases he now brings on behalf of his clients. He learned the tactics insurance companies and defense lawyers use to handle personal injury and medical malpractice claims. This invaluable insider perspective allows John to skillfully navigate the obstacles implemented by the defense in order to obtain the justice and compensation his clients deserve.
Recognition & Awards
John has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2025/2026), Super Lawyers Rising Star, South Florida Legal Guide, Florida Trend's Legal Elite, National Trial Lawyers Top 40, and TopVerdict.com for top ten (2021) and top fifty (2024) jury verdicts. He has also been featured on Channel 6 News, Channel 7 News, the Miami Herald, and the Daily Business Review.
Best Lawyers in America is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world and has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals.
John is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
Practice Areas
John handles complex and catastrophic cases, including:
- Medical Malpractice
- Catastrophic Injury
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Permanent disability
- Severe burns
- Wrongful Death
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Premises Liability
Admissions & Jurisdictions
John is admitted to practice in:
- Florida State Courts
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
His statewide and federal court admissions allow him to represent clients throughout Florida in both state and federal venues.
Professional Involvement
Despite his heavy work schedule, John remains committed to contributing to the pursuit of justice and the legal community. He previously served on the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association's Board of Directors. The MDTLA is dedicated to the pursuit of justice, individual rights, access to courts, education, and trial advocacy.
John is an active member of:
- Florida Bar (Trial Lawyers Section)
- Florida Justice Association
- Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association
- Dade County Bar Association
- Coral Gables Bar Association
Contact
Raposo & Lukacs
255 Alhambra Circle, Suite 710
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 575-2177
Email: jl@rlinjurylawyers.com