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
- Common FLSA Mistakes and Misconceptions About Overtime PayCommon FLSA Mistakes and Misconceptions About Overtime Pay
Debra Mastrian's article in the Sept./Oct. 2024 issue of Hoosier Banker provides an overview of the common mistakes employers make and misconceptions about how overtime laws apply to nonexempt employees in Indiana, as well as practical guidance for avoiding these mistakes.
- Keith Mundrick Discusses Eli Lilly's $5.3 Billion Investment in Indiana on the BBC's World Business ReportKeith Mundrick Discusses Eli Lilly's $5.3 Billion Investment in Indiana on the BBC's World Business Report
Keith Mundrick is on the BBC's World Business Report to discuss Eli Lilly's $5.3 billion investment in a manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Indiana.
- Gini L. Hendrickson Appointed to City of Milwaukee Ethics BoardGini L. Hendrickson Appointed to City of Milwaukee Ethics Board
Gini L. Hendrickson was appointed to the City of Milwaukee Board of Ethics by Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
- Amundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Madison Renard to Green Bay OfficeAmundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Madison Renard to Green Bay Office
We are happy to welcome Madison Renard to the Business Litigation Service Group in our Green Bay office.
Education
Capital University Law, J.D., 1981
The Ohio State University, B.S., 1977
Admissions
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Ohio