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John Marshall Alton

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Avvo Rating9.6
  • Columbus, OH
  • Licensed for 43 years
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About John

Practice areas

Wrongful deathPersonal injuryMedical malpractice
  1. Medical malpractice: 60%

    43 years, 500 cases

  2. Personal injury: 20%

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Wrongful death: 20%

    43 years, 100 cases

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681 South Front Street
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John M Alton Co., LPA

681 South Front Street
Columbus, OH, 43206

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      OHActive197710/19/2020
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Louisville Slugger AwardCentral Ohio Association for Justice2013
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      OwnerJohn M. Alton Co., LPA1994 - Present
      PartnerLane Alton Horst LLC1977 - 1994
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American College of Trial LawyersFellow2000 - Present
      American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember1996 - Present
      Central Ohio Association for JusticeMember1994 - Present
      Ohio Association for JusticeMember1994 - Present
      American Association for JusticeMember1994 - Present
      Ohio State Bar AssociationMember1977 - Present
      Columbus Bar AssociationEthics Committee1997 - 1999
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Ohio Trial Magazine,"Ohio Evidence Rule 702-Beware,"1996
      Daily Reporter"Contingent Fee Agreements Clarified,"1996
      National Business Institute SeminarPersonal Injury Litigation Practice in Ohio1991
      National Business Institute SeminarPersonal Injury Litigation Practice in Ohio1988
      Columbus Bar Association"Attorney Malpractice in Franklin County, Ohio,"1978
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1977
      Duke UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1974

      Reviews

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      Nightmare

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      I called this train wreck about possible representation. He was so disgustingly rude that I was actually shocked. Give him a call for fun just to see what I’m talking about. You’ll understand within 30 seconds. One of those people who overcompensate for poor social skills by convincing himself he’s always the smartest guy in the room. One example: he mentioned statute of limitations. I told him I’d talked to a lawyer on the Ohio Supreme Court case from which SOL had been crafted, and that lawyer said I was in the clear for SOL. Alton abruptly and ridiculously cut me off in a smarmy manner to tell me he wasn’t interested in what that lawyer said, he was only interested in the facts of the case. Uh, the SC opinion establishes the fact of SOL. Seriously, call this guy for fun. You’ll be amazed. In a bad way.
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Holly Regoli, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 27, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I highly recommend Mr. Alton for all types of personal injury claims. He is a highly respected attorney in the community.

      Delbert Newhouse, Medical malpractice Attorney on May 8, 2015
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      John has extensive courtroom experience, and in-depth knowledge of medical and legal issues. He is careful in evaluating his cases and, as a result, he secures fair and substantial settlements. He is a pleasure to work with.

      Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 25, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

      John Reagan, Mediation Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      John Mackinnon, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for over 30 years and I know him to be one of the outstanding lawyers I have had the pleasure to come in contact with. His honesty, integrity, and communication skills are outstanding.

      Dustin Blake, Wrongful death Attorney on Dec 27, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I fully endorse this lawyer. John is highly regarded in the legal community for his legal knowledge, skill, and ability. John always maximizes the potential results for his clients.

      Eric Wittenberg, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. John Alton is an exceptional trial attorney who understands how to win a personal injury case. I would not hesitate to refer any personal injury client to John.

      Lee Thompson, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 28, 2013
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Alton is one of the top attorneys in his field. If you have an injury claim, I highly recommend him.

      David Bressman, Medical malpractice Attorney on Mar 5, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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 referred medical malpractice cases to him. Top-notch.

      Jami Oliver, Medical malpractice Attorney on Nov 16, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      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 dedicated proponent of the rights of the injured and is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled trial lawyers in our community. I would not hesitate to refer a matter to Mr. Alton and would highly recommend him.

      Jeffrey Grossman, Litigation Attorney on Apr 27, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      John is an excellent lawyer. Although we practice in different fields, I have never hesitated to refer outside matters to him.

      Cost

      RATES
      • Hourly Rates$350-$450/hour
        RATES
        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
        PAYMENT METHODS

        Cash, Check