Overview
In John’s first appellate argument he sat across the aisle from five well-seasoned attorneys and obtained a full reversal of the trial court’s order. Nothing gives him more gratification than helping people navigate the legal system and resolving their issues.
John brings an interesting perspective to his clients’ cases. For the first five years of his career, he represented the plaintiff side of class action cases. Seeing the view from the other side gives him an advantage other defense attorneys lack.
As a member of the firm's Class Action Service Group, John has extensive experience litigating privacy and consumer protection claims, including claims brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) and various state consumer fraud and privacy statutes. He also has significant experience litigating claims involving the use of emerging technology, such as mobile applications and cloud-based services. John also regularly counsels clients on marketing and advertising practices to ensure compliance with state and federal law. He represents companies in a variety of industries and service sectors including sales and marketing, wireless/mobile technology, the Internet, health care, insurance, and telecommunications.
As a member of the Data Privacy and Security Group, John advises companies on best practices for protecting their customers’ and employees’ personal information and for responding to a suspected data breach.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
- Member: American Bar Association, Class Action Section
Resources & Insights
In the Media
Alerts
Speaking Engagements
Published Works
Blog Posts
Firm News
- Hold the Phones: State-level Telemarketing Laws In EffectHold the Phones: State-level Telemarketing Laws In Effect
Keep up to date with both the federal TCPA requirements and several state-level statutes!
- New FDCPA Rules Are Now in Effect: Is Your Company Compliant?New FDCPA Rules Are Now in Effect: Is Your Company Compliant?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently implemented a new set of rules applicable to collections agencies and others qualifying as “debt collectors” under the FDCPA.
- New FDCPA Guidance Means Collectors May be in Your DMs in the Near FutureNew FDCPA Guidance Means Collectors May be in Your DMs in the Near Future
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was passed to protect the rights of debtors and give guidance to collections agencies in their collection efforts.
- The Genetic Information Privacy Act Could Bring the Next Wave of Class Actions in IllinoisThe Genetic Information Privacy Act Could Bring the Next Wave of Class Actions in Illinois
Litigation under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act has recently been making all the headlines, but did you know that Illinois statutes contain protection for genetic information also?
Education
The John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2010, magna cum laude
University of Iowa, B.A., 2004, with honors
Admissions
- Illinois