Overview
In his more than 40 years of practice John has served as first chair in more than 40 successful jury trials in both state and federal courts, as well as hundreds of non-jury trials and administrative hearings. His clients appreciate that he focuses on their desired goals. Whether it’s a school district, church, farm or an employer, John puts himself in their shoes and treats the result of any matter as personal.
John represents clients facing contract disputes, tort claims, civil rights claims and premises liability matters. He also represents employers of all types in workers’ compensation matters, as well as ADA, FMLA, and civil rights claims with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission. John's previous experience includes Staff Counsel to the Ohio State Medical Board, Assistant Attorney General for Ohio, and Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney General's Office.
John has represented clients in front of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Membership & Involvement
- Memberships: American Law Firm Association International (ALFAI), Workers Compensation Practice Areas; Columbus Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; Ohio Counsel of School Board Attorneys
- Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC): Member of FDCC Trial Tactics, Practice and Procedures Section, FDCC Trial Tactics, Practice and Procedures Section, FDCC Civil Rights and Public Entity Liability Section, Trial Master’s Program
- Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC): former faculty member of the Litigation Management College
Honors
- Selected to Columbus CEO Top Lawyers List: 2017-2020
- Keith Mundrick Discusses Eli Lilly's $5.3 Billion Investment in Indiana on the BBC's World Business ReportKeith Mundrick Discusses Eli Lilly's $5.3 Billion Investment in Indiana on the BBC's World Business Report
Keith Mundrick is on the BBC's World Business Report to discuss Eli Lilly's $5.3 billion investment in a manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Indiana.
- The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for IvermectinThe Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin
Read Edna McLain’s recent article, “The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin” in IDC Quarterly!
- Rebecca Bush Joins Amundsen Davis as Lead of Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation & Tax Service GroupRebecca Bush Joins Amundsen Davis as Lead of Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation & Tax Service Group
We are excited to announce that Rebecca Bush has joined us as a partner and leader of the firm’s new Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation & Tax Service Group in our Milwaukee office.
- Sherry Coley Named to Board of Directors for New NorthSherry Coley Named to Board of Directors for New North
Sherry Coley is one of three named to the board of directors of New North Inc., a regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin.
Education
Capital University Law, J.D., 1981
The Ohio State University, B.S., 1977
Admissions
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Ohio