Experience

John Allen focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. With over 30 years experience handling legal problems, John has written and co-written dozens of articles and books, and speaks frequently to business and law groups. On a regular basis, he teaches courses in law and trial practice to other lawyers, and often serves as an expert witness.

Education

• University of Michigan Law School
  Ann Arbor, Michigan
  J.D., 1972
• University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science and the Arts
  Ann Arbor, Michigan
  B.A., 1969

Bar Admissions

• All State, Federal and Circuit Courts in Michigan; Indiana; Illinois; Florida, Minnesota
• United States Supreme Court
• United States Tax Court
• United States Court of Federal Claims
• Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit

Recognition & Rankings

John is listed in The Best Lawyers in America. He was recently elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, an elite, invitation only, recognition of jury trial lawyers in the United States.

Professional Activities

• American Board of Trial Advocates
• National Board of Trial Advocacy (Certified Civil Trial Advocate)
• American Arbitration Association (Certified Arbitrator)
• State Bar of Michigan (Ethics Committee, Chair 1998 - 2001)
• American Bar Association (Ethics 2000 Advisory Committee)

Community Activities

John has been Chair of the Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce, and on many charitable and community boards. He plays golf, and serves on the Board of the Golf Association of Michigan, and the USGA Senior Amateur Committee, and as a golf tournament rules official for the USGA and the PGA.