John Marshall Alton

Also known as John Alton
John Marshall Alton
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Medical Malpractice
    35 years, 500 cases
  • 20% Personal Injury
    35 years, 1,000 cases
  • 20% Wrongful Death
    35 years, 100 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Hourly ($350-$450/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • John M Alton Co., LPA
    88 West Main Street
    Columbus, OH 43215
    Office: 888-525-8662
    Office: 614-221-6751
    Fax: 614-221-6788
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David Allan Bressman

I endorse this lawyer. John is one of the most competent, well-prepared and compassionate lawyers you'll ever meet. I trust John enough that I have... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Bressman , Dublin (OH), 3 months ago
Jami Sue Oliver

I know John Alton well because of his legal work in the community and have had the pleasure of working directly with him on occasion. Mr. Alton is a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jami Oliver , Columbus (OH), 6 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

36 years since John Marshall Alton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Ohio Active 1977 04/13/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at John M. Alton Co., LPA 1994–present
Partner at Lane Alton Horst LLC 1977–1994

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1977
Duke University Psychology BA - Bachelor of Arts 1974

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Board of Trial Advocates 1995–present
Member American Association for Justice 1994–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
"Ohio Evidence Rule 702-Beware," Ohio Trial Magazine, 1996
"Contingent Fee Agreements Clarified," Daily Reporter 1996
See all 5 publications