Overview
In his more than 40 years of practice John has served as first chair in more than 40 successful jury trials in both state and federal courts, as well as hundreds of non-jury trials and administrative hearings. His clients appreciate that he focuses on their desired goals. Whether it’s a school district, church, farm or an employer, John puts himself in their shoes and treats the result of any matter as personal.
John represents clients facing contract disputes, tort claims, civil rights claims and premises liability matters. He also represents employers of all types in workers’ compensation matters, as well as ADA, FMLA, and civil rights claims with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. John's previous experience includes Staff Counsel to the Ohio State Medical Board, Assistant Attorney General for Ohio, and Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
John has represented clients in front of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Membership & Involvement
- Memberships: American Law Firm Association International (ALFAI), Workers Compensation Practice Areas; Columbus Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; Ohio Counsel of School Board Attorneys
- Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC): Member of FDCC Trial Tactics, Practice and Procedures Section, FDCC Trial Tactics, Practice and Procedures Section, FDCC Civil Rights and Public Entity Liability Section, Trial Master’s Program
- Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC): former faculty member of the Litigation Management College
Honors
- Selected to Columbus CEO Top Lawyers List: 2017-2020
- The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for IvermectinThe Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin
Read Edna McLain’s recent article, “The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin” in IDC Quarterly!
- Margaret A. Miles Joins Labor & Employment Service GroupMargaret A. Miles Joins Labor & Employment Service Group
We are happy to welcome Margaret A. Miles to the Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Service Group in our Chicago office.
- Amundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Stewart J. MizellAmundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Stewart J. Mizell
Our firm is happy to welcome Stewart J. Mizell to our Real Estate, Zoning & Public Finance Service Group in our St. Louis office.
- Tanya Petermann Returns to Amundsen Davis as Chief Administractive OfficerTanya Petermann Returns to Amundsen Davis as Chief Administractive Officer
We are thrilled to welcome back Tanya Petermann as the firm’s Chief Administrative Officer.
Education
Capital University Law, J.D., 1981
The Ohio State University, B.S., 1977
Admissions
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Ohio