John’s practice focuses on ensuring families and businesses can thrive in Kansas. Prior to earning a law degree, he worked on the staff of two Kansas Senate Majority Leaders in Topeka, Kansas. During law school, John represented several clients as a lobbyist before state agencies and the Kansas Legislature. He continues to be actively engaged in Kansas policy and politics on behalf of clients and has advised a number of candidates seeking election to local and state offices.
John is committed to helping his community grow and helped start the Pratt Young Professionals organization to engage others in community development. In 2012, John served on the Committee for the Pratt Regional Medical Center Ballot Issue to improve Pratt’s healthcare facilities.
Originally from the Kansas City area, John joined the firm in 2009. John and his wife, Tracey, have three children.
Areas Of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Oil and Gas
- Personal Injury
- Business Law
- Legislative Practice
- Business & Commercial Law
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Litigation & Appeals
- Real Estate Law
Bar Admissions
- Kansas, 2008
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2015
Education
- Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas
- J.D. - 2008
- Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
- B.A. - 2004
- Major: Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Kansas Bar Association, 2008 to Present
- Pratt County Bar Association, 2009 to Present
- Southwest Kansas Bar Association, Present
- City Attorneys Association of Kansas, Present
- Kansas Association of Well Service Contractors, Inc., Executive Director, 2009 to Present
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
- Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas, Board Member
- Roy and Elsie Blythe Foundation, Board Member
- Leadership Pratt, Chair
Past Employment Positions
- Office of the Kansas Senate Majority Leader Lana Oleen, Staff, 2003 to 2004
- Kansas Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt, Legislative Director, 2004 to 2005