John E. Rodstrom
Associate
John E. Rodstrom III is an Associate at The Moskowitz Law Firm, whose practice includes complex commercial litigation, bank fraud litigation, and class action litigation, government relations, land use and zoning, and lobbying.
John has litigated cases from complaint preparation through trial: taking and defending depositions, managing the discovery process, conducting legal research, creating and implementing complex eDiscovery reviews and related protocols, drafting and arguing various motions, and selecting and hiring expert witnesses.
Prior to joining The Moskowitz Law Firm, John served as the Lead Associate in a case where he successfully defended multiple members of an Indian Tribe’s Tribal Council against a nine-figure lawsuit.
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Additionally, he served as Lead Associate in a large class action lawsuit where he successfully represented 9,300 Broward County businesses against Florida Power & Light Co. and others.
In addition to his legal career, John is a Member of Fort Lauderdale’s Budget Advisory Board where he works with the City Commission and City Staff in creating the city’s annual $1.1B+ budget. He is also a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Broward County Salvation Army and is the Chairman for the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center’s Advisory Council in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
EDUCATION
Stetson University College of Law, J.D., 2017
Stetson University School of Business Administration, MBA, 2017
University of Florida, B.S.B.A. – Finance, 2014
COURT ADMISSIONS
State of Florida
State of Colorado
U.S. District, Southern District of Florida
AFFILIATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
Member, The Florida Bar
Member, The Colorado Bar
Member, The Broward County Bar Association
Advisory Board Member, Fort Lauderdale Budget Advisory Board
Executive Board Member of the Advisory Board Member, Broward County Salvation Army
Chairman of the Advisory Council, Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center’s Advisory Council in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
HONORS, AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Super Lawyers Rising Stars® by Thomson Reuters, Business Litigation: 2021, 2022 & 2023
Top Up & Comer by South Florida Legal Guide: 2020, 2021 & 2022.
Top Lawyers in Broward County by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated: 2021, 2022 & 2023.
FACES of High-Stakes Litigation by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated: March 2021 Edition.
PRACTICE AREAS
Bank Fraud
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Business Torts
Class Actions
Commercial Litigation
Contract
Deceptive Trade Practices
Government Relations
Land Use & Zoning
Local Government Lobbying
Securities Litigation