John is an attorney at Corneille Law Group where he practices primarily medical negligence, property damage disputes, large construction losses and intellectual property disputes. His extensive experience working on highly complex legal disputes includes several directed and defense verdicts. John prides himself on taking a passionate yet objective approach to litigation and relies on strong communication skills in establishing strong bonds with his clients. He believes that preparation and attention to detail are the cornerstones of a successful legal practice.
Upon joining Corneille in 2014, John quickly established himself as a highly respected litigator among his peers and clients. In 2017, he was selected by the Wisconsin Law Journal as an “Up and Coming Lawyer.” Every year since 2019, he has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, a distinction earned by very few attorneys under the age of 40 each year. John is a member of the Corneille Law Group medical negligence team which garnered a first tier ranking by U.S. News and World Report: Best Law Firms for medical malpractice defense in 2021.
John was born and raised in Neenah, WI. He obtained his B.S. magna cum laude from Loras College and earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During both undergraduate and law school, John actively participated in moot court and mock trial. While in college, he was recognized as an All-American Attorney by the American Mock Trial Association and captained one of the top undergraduate mock trial teams in the country. John currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Defense Counsel. He has authored several articles for legal journals and has presented at legal conferences on various topics.
Outside of work, John enjoys reading, cheering on Wisconsin sports teams, and traveling with his wife Whitney, their son Theodore, and their two rescue dogs, Mac and Mister.
Education
Loras College, B.A., magna cum laude
University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D.
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Wisconsin
Awards And Honors
All-American Attorney, Mock Trial Association
Personal/Civil Memberships
State Bar of Wisconsin
American Bar Association
Dane County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division