JOHN M. QUARANTA (vCard) focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. He is AV Rated (Highest Competency and Ethics Rating from Martindale-Hubbell) and is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.

In Mr. Quaranta’s 17 years of practice, he has represented clients in Federal and State Courts throughout Florida, before the NASD, FINRA, the CFTC and the American Arbitration Association.

Prior to joining Damian & Valori LLP, he spent 4 years as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of two U.S. Defense Contractors. In that capacity Mr. Quaranta became acutely aware, from the inside, on what best serves the client’s needs. Mr. Quaranta has participated as General Counsel to the Board of Directors in over 50 board and committee meetings. Prior to his experience as General Counsel, he was a partner at a South Florida law firm where he focused his practice on complex business litigation.

Mr. Quaranta received his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1991) where he was awarded the Thomas P. McDougall Full Academic scholarship, and the Law School Academic Scholarship. He was also an elected member of the University of Miami Honor Council and a member of the University of Miami Law Review. Mr. Quaranta received his undergraduate degree in Economics from Georgetown University (B.A., 1987). He is a resident of Coral Gables, Florida, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus (First Degree).