John R. Hargrove (attorney)

John R. Hargrove is the current Chair of the Board of Trustees at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is the senior shareholder, president and CEO of the Boca Raton law firm, Hargrove Pierson & Brown. He is also an ACTIVE member of the United Way where he served as Chairman of the Board to the United Way of Broward County in 2006-2007.

Hargrove is also noted as being counsel representing the Estate of Doctor Sam Sheppard, which was the inspiration for "The Fugitive".

Education

B.S., Butler University, 1969k
J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Indian University, 1972

Civic Activities (Current)

Board of Trustees – Butler University
Board of Visitors – Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
Board of Directors:
- United Way of Broward County, Florida, Chairman of the Board, 2006-2007
- South Florida Sun-Sentinel Diversity Venture Fund
Professional Organization Memberships:
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association (Past President, Broward County, Florida Chapter)
The Florida Bar
Indiana State Bar Association

Civic Activities (Past)

National Co-Chair, Franciscan Games, New York, New York
Board of Directors:
- Museum of Discovery & Science, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Hospice of Broward County, Florida

Honors and Awards

Listed in “The Best Lawyers of America”
Listed in “Who’s Who in America”
Listed in Florida’s Elite Lawyers and in Florida’s Super Lawyers
Listed among South Florida's Power CEO's
Board Certified in Appellate Practice Law by The Florida Bar
Fellow, Florida Academy of Trust and Probate Litigation
Law Clerk to Hon. Roy L. Stevenson, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Urban League of Broward County, Florida – Community Leader Award
SOS Children’s Village of South Florida – Philanthropy and Volunteer Award
Junior League of Fort Lauderdale – Community Service Award
Everett Schofield Memorial Scholarship – Butler University
Indiana University School of Law – Faculty Award (Most Outstanding Student in Graduating Class)