John Brandt Shepherd Jr.

John Brandt Shepherd Jr.

also known as John Shepherd

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 47 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rocky River, OH
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Business, Car Accidents

2645 Wooster Rd, Rocky River, OH

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

41 years | 3,000 cases

60%
Business 20%

41 years | 1,500 cases

20%
Car Accident 20%

41 years | 2,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 47 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1978

Active

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Location

John Shepherd

2645 Wooster Rd, Rocky River, OH, 44116

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John Brandt Shepherd Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by John | January 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommendation

John, did a great job getting my traffic ticket down to a non moving violation. Highly recommend him to anyone

Posted by Michael | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Consistent, Reliable, Fair, and Smart

John has always been responsive to all of my legal needs. He is fair, honest, and most of all dependable. I highly recommend John Shepherd for any legal matter.

Posted by Livia | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommendation

After three years of non-payment I found it necessary to seek out an attorney for the enforcement of child support agreed upon at the time of divorce. John has a very calm demeanor and I found his empathy comforting. I knew he had my daughter's and my best interest at heart. His understanding and ...application of the law, combined with sound reasoning and objectivity, led us to a fair and equitable outcome. I would recommend John to anyone needing legal advice.

Posted by Mavis | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

John B. Shepherd in review

I have been a client of John for over 20 years. With him, I know that I am being shown a clear picture and that he always advises what is in my best interest. His professionalism and attention to detail is of the highest level. His very polite and respectful manner always puts me a ease. I have ...the utmost confidence and respect for John. I have and will continue to share his information as a most trustworthy person to contact for any legal needs.

Posted by Ray | September 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Work; Have used for over 24 years

John is an excellent attorney, and has handled many legal matters for me over the years. Because of his many years in practice, he is very knowledgeable in a wide range of law, and has a great group of associates. He explains your options in terms that are easy to understand, and always works with y...ou to achieve your best outcome. He is easily accessible, and gets things done in a very prompt manner- it doesn't go on a pile! John is a phenomenal legal council and have I have referred him to many associates over the years. I have always received great feedback from all my referrals.

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John Brandt Shepherd Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Kryszak

Unknown lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work with John on a lengthy, complicated legal matter. At all times, John was a professional, kind and caring attorney. He always returned my telephone calls and email messages in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend John for your legal matters."

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Dale Short

Business lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is one of the finest attorneys with whom I have ever worked."

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Thomas Robenalt

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Michael O'Donnell

Litigation lawyer

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William Summers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrea Kryszak

Probate lawyer

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Dale Short

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Special Judicial Edition Highest Distinction Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Superb Rating, Avvo

2017

Top 1%, America's Most Honored Professionals

2017

Superb Rating, AVVO

2017

Special Judicial Edition Highest Distinction Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

15th Anniversary highest Possible Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Legal Leaders Top rated Business Lawyer, ALM/Legal Leaders

2016

Best of the Best Professionals, American Registry

2016

Superb Rating, AVVO

2016

Special Judicial Edition Highest Distinction Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Personal Injury "10 Best" Attorney, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

DUI/DWI "10 Best" Attorney, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

Certificate of Congressional Recognition, US House of Representatives

2015

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Preeminent AV award rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - 2018

Owner/Managing Partner, Law Firm of Short and Shepherd

2006 - 2019

Plan Counsel, Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans

2002 - 2019

Outside Counsel, International Association of Theatrical and Stage Employees

1995 - 2005

Managing Partner, Short, Shepherd and Stanton

1985 - 1995

Partner, Hildebrand, Short, Shepherd and Williams

1982 - 1984

Assistant Law Director, Westlake

1978 - 1985

Associate, Burke, Vannucci, Gareau and Hildebrand

Associations

2015 - Present

West Shore Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Rocky River Contracts Committee

Chairman

2008 - Present

Rocky River Buildings, Equipment and Technology Committee

Member

2006 - Present

Rocky River City Council

Councilman

1980 - Present

Federal District Court

Attorney Member

2008 - 2010

Rocky River Safety Commitee

Chairman

2008 - 2010

Rocky River Finance Committee

Member

2006 - 2014

IATSE

Midwest Counsel

2006 - 2017

AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee

Committee Attorney Member

1998 - 2007

Rocky River Civil Sevice Commission

Chairman

1988 - 1998

Cuyahoga Common Pleas Court Arbitration

Panel Chairman

1982 - 1984

City of Westlake

Assistant Law Director

1978 - 1995

Ohio State Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

2013

AFL CIO Lawyers Conference

Completion Certificate

2012

AFL CIOI Lawyers Conference

Completion Certificate

1978

Cleveland State Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Miami University of Ohio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1972

Duke University

Completed 2 years

Languages

English

Activity

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