John is a trial lawyer with more than 100 jury trials that have gone to verdict. His trial practice includes business and contract disputes, serious injury and wrongful death cases.  John’s practice also includes representing attorneys and other professionals before the various Boards of Professional Conduct.

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John received his undergraduate degree from Marshall University in 1984 and law degree from Capital University Law School in 1987. While in law school, John was the Editor-in-Chief of the Capital University Law Review, as well as a member of the National Moot Court Team.  Following law school, he worked at the Columbus law firm, Crabbe, Brown, Jones, Potts & Schmidt.

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From 1994 to 1999, John worked at Plymale & Associates, concentrating his practice on serious injuries and wrongful death, representing plaintiffs. John is credited with having the largest verdict recorded in Pickaway County at $4.5 million. He is a board certified civil trial lawyer, a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and has the highest rating of AV from the Martindale-Hubbell rating system.

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In January 2000, John opened his own firm in Westerville, Ohio, with an emphasis in tort and business litigation, as well as mediation. As the demands of his successful solo practice grew, he decided to merge his practice, and in January of 2008, John became Of Counsel with The Robert J. Behal Law Offices LLC and eventually a partner at The Behal Law Group LLC.

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John is also an adjunct professor at Capital University Law School where he teaches general practice and has taught advanced evidence and trial advocacy. He is a frequent lecturer and has published numerous articles regarding trial practice.

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John’s wife, Anne, is a former state representative and former mayor of Westerville. They have three children and live in the city of Westerville, where they are active in charitable and political activities.