John has spent more than three decades advocating for injured people and standing up to insurance companies. Throughout his career, he has been committed to helping individuals obtain fair compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of others.
John graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1992 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1994. He has extensive litigation experience, having appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, and the Ontario Court of Appeal. He has also represented clients before the Financial Services Commission of Ontario and the Licence Appeal Tribunal.
John has played a significant role in the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), serving as its Secretary, Vice-President, and a member of its Board of Directors for approximately ten years. He was the founding Chair of OTLA’s New Lawyers Division, served as Chair of its Bad Faith Insurance Section, and was an Editor of The Litigator, OTLA’s journal. He has also been a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs across Ontario.
In recognition of his contributions to the profession, John received OTLA’s Distinguished Service Award.
John continues to represent injured individuals throughout Ontario, bringing decades of litigation experience and a longstanding commitment to protecting their rights.