John W. Allen Partner
- Office
- Kalamazoo
- Phone
- 269/553-3501
- Fax
- 269/553-3501
- jwallen@varnumlaw.com
- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Darla Betts, 269/553-3502
Business Litigation 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. He is a certified arbitrator and mediator.
Recognition & Rankings
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005
- Elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, an elite, invitation-only recognition of jury trial lawyers in the United States
- Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers in 2011
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)
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
Community Activities
- Chair of the Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce, and on many charitable and community boards
- Serves on the Board of the Golf Association of Michigan and the USGA Senior Amateur Committee
- Serves as a golf tournament rules official for the USGA and the PGA
Education
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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