John focuses his practice in the areas of land use and zoning, economic development, and appellate law. John was a Law Clerk to Justice Elizabeth Welch of the Michigan Supreme Court and a staff attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals. Before returning to Michigan, John spent several years at a leading Philadelphia-area law firm specializing in real estate development and general litigation matters.
Education & Credentials
Education
Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D.- magna cum laude
- Order of the Coif
- Temple Law Review, Articles Editor
- Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and Arts
B.A., History- James B. Angell Scholar
Bar Admission
Acknowledgements
- Michigan Super Lawyers®
- "Rising Star, Government Finance, 2023
Professional Involvement
- Grand Rapids Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan
- Government Law Section
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Real Property Law Section
- Appellate Practice Section
Community Involvement
- Boardwalk Condominiums Association, Director (2020-2022)
- University of Michigan Alumni Association, Member
- Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, Volunteer
Publications/Presentations
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Presentation, “Economic Development Tools Available to Michigan Municipalities,” Michigan Government Finance Officers Association Fall Institute, October 2023
- Co-Author, “New Michigan Law Significantly Expands Economic Incentives Available for Housing Development and Increases Availability of Transformational Brownfield Projects,” Dickinson Wright Client Alert, July 2023
- Co-Author, "Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies “Aggrieved” Status for Purposes of Who May Bring Zoning Appeals,” Michigan Real Property Review, State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section, May 2023