On January 9, WSH Partner John J. Quick was elected Secretary of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Historical Society, an influential network of lawyers and judges committed to preserving and celebrating South Florida’s rich legal history. Members help raise funds, catalog the history of important legal events, and recognize individuals who contribute to the legal system in South Florida. The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Historical Society is one of many interest societies affiliated with HistoryMiami, the premier cultural institution for documenting and showcasing Miami history through exhibitions, tours, education, research, collections, and publications.
A member of WSH’s Litigation Division, John focuses his practice on complex business, commercial, municipal/governmental, transportation, construction, aviation, and real estate law before Federal and State courts. As a member of WSH’s Appellate Practice Group, he has handled cases before the Florida Supreme Court, all of the Florida District Courts of Appeal, and many of the United States Circuit Courts of Appeal. John has served on the Board of Trustees for the Historical Society since 2011, and also served as the Chair and as a Councilmember for the Flagler Street Society, another HistoryMiami interest society. John is also the President of the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library, and serves on the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force for the Miami-Dade Public Library.
Author(s): Brooke P. Dolara
