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John Patrick Maxwell

Litigation Attorney at New Philadelphia, OH

5.0   2 reviews

also known as John P. Maxwell

  • State Years
    West Virginia - WV 12 years
    Pennsylvania - PA 13 years
    Ohio - OH 28 years
  • Licensed for 12 years
    State WV
    Acquired 2011
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State PA
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 28 years
    State OH
    Acquired 1994
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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

About John

Learn John’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Litigation
    50%

    29 years, 300 cases

  2. Business
    20%

    29 years, 250 cases

  3. Appeals
    10%

    29 years, 50 cases

  4. Corporate and incorporation
    10%

    29 years, 150 cases

  5. Real estate
    10%

    29 years, 300 cases

John's practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, estate planning, general corporate law, and civil litigation in multiple areas including insurance law, appellate practice and creditor’s rights.  John is admitted to practice before the Ohio Supreme Court, the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and various United States District Courts throughout the nation, including the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio.  He is also admitted to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania as well as Ohio.

John completed his law degree from The Ohio State University College of Law where he graduated cum laude and was a recipient of both the Judge Joseph M. Harter Memorial Award for Trial Practice (1993-94), and the Jurisprudence Award for Trial Practice (1993).  While in law school, John was a member of the Editorial Board of the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution, publishing the article:  “The Ohio Supreme Court Constricts the Definition of  “Arbitration” in Schaeffer  v. Allstate Ins. Co., 9 Ohio St. J. on Dip. Res. 181 (1993).  In addition, he served as past member of the Board of Directors of the Ohio State College of Law Public Interest Law Foundation (1991-1994). 

John has a B.A. Degree from the University of Notre Dame where he graduated magna cum laude, and was recognized as a Notre Dame Scholar.  From 1994-1996 John Served as judicial law clerk to Chief Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana in South Bend, Indiana.

He is a member of the American, Ohio, Stark County, and Tuscarawas County Bar Associations, and was selected to serve as a Mentor for the Ohio Supreme Court’s Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program.

John is extremely involved in community activities.  He is an Inaugural Board Member of the American Red Cross Stark County Regional Chapter Regional Advisory Council, is an eleven-year Board Member of the American Red Cross, Muskingum Lakes Chapter, serving as past Chairman of the Board (2002-2005), an Executive Committee member, and a member of the 2008 Capital Campaign Steering Committee.  He also serves on the advisory committee for the Eastern Ohio Automatic External Defibrillator Initiative.  He currently serves as Vice President of the St. Joseph School Board, is a Board Member of the Tuscarawas County Law Library Association, is a member of the Dover St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, serving as Advocate and Church Committee Chairman, and is a member of the Parish Councel of St. Joseph Church in Dover,

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Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. Lpa
158 N Broadway
New Philadelphia, OH, 44663
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. Lpa
4775 Munson Street NW
Canton, OH, 44718
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Posted by Scott | January 15, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Common Sense, Dependable, Honorable
John has been doing legal work for me for 15 years. His common sense approach to any given situation has saved my organization money, time, and frustration. I would highly recommend John, a great lawyer and a great person!
Posted by Bill | January 6, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Provided clear guidance on legal options
John Maxwell has helped our company with various legal questions for more than 10 years. He is easy to talk to and easy to understand. I feel confident that I understand our legal options and potential pitfalls after discussing business concerns with Mr. Maxwell over the past 10+ years.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney / Director
  • Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA
  • 2008 - Present
  • Attorney / Partner
  • Hardin & Schaffner Co., L.P.A.
  • 1996 - 2007
  • Judicial Law Clerk
  • U.S. District Court, N.D. of Indiana
  • 1994 - 1996
  • Law Clerk
  • Miler & Kyler, LPA
  • 1992 - 1993
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Education

  • Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
  • 1994
  • University of Notre Dame
  • B.A., Magna Cum Laude
  • 1991
  • West Holmes High School
  • High School
  • 1987

Legal Cases

  • Beverage Distributors, Inc. v. Miller Brewing Co., 803 F.Supp.2d 765
  • Summary Judgment
  • Beverage Distributors, Inc. v. Miller Brewing Co., 2010 WL 1727640 (S.D. Ohio)
  • Sumary Judgment in Client's Favor
  • Dover Phila Heating & Cooling, Inc. v. SJS Restaurants, Ltd., 185 Ohio App.3d 107, 923 N.E.2d 220 (2009)
  • Appeal won
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Associations

  • Tuscarawas County Community Foundation
  • Board of Directors
  • 2012 - Present
  • Dover City Schools
  • Board of Education
  • 2012 - Present
  • West Virginia Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Stark County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • St. Joseph Knights of Columbus
  • Officer
  • 2005 - Present
  • American Red Cross
  • President
  • 1998 - Present
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1996 - Present
  • Tuscarawas County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1996 - Present
  • Tuscarawas County Law Library Resources Board
  • Director
  • 2009 - 2010
  • St. Joseph School Board
  • Vice President
  • 2007 - 2008
  • Tuscarawas County Law Library Association
  • Director
  • 2006 - 2009
  • St. Joseph Parish Council
  • Vice President
  • 2004 - 2008
  • Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Public Interest Law Foundation
  • Vice President
  • 1991 - 1994
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Ohio Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2016
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Ohio Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2015
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Ohio Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Ohio Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • AV Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Award of Appreciation
  • Tuscarawas Law Library Resources Board
  • 2010
  • Volunteer of the Year
  • American Red Cross
  • 2007
  • BV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2003
  • Distinguished service award as Judicial Law Clerk
  • Honorable Robert L. Miller, Jr., Chief Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana
  • 1996
  • Judge Joseph M. Harter Memorial Award for Trial Practice
  • Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
  • 1994
  • Jurisprudence Award for Trial Practice
  • Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
  • 1993
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Publications

  • National Business Institute Seminar
  • Discover the Invisible Web for Legal Research
  • 2011
  • Seminar Materials
  • Common Issues, Questions and Answers in Casualty Claims
  • 2011
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Speaking Engagements

  • National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators National Conference
  • Effective Deposition Practice of Medical Providers in a Special Investigations Matter
  • 2014
  • National Business Institute CLE
  • Strategies for Legal Research on the Web
  • 2013
  • Stark County Bar Association Seminar
  • Professionalism for Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Continuing Legal Education Seminar
  • Researching Government Internet Resources: Federal, State and Local
  • 2011
  • Insurance Seminar
  • Common Issues in Casualty Claims
  • 2011
  • National Business Institute Seminar
  • Online Legal Research
  • 2011
  • American Red Cross / Tuscarawas County Senior Center
  • Legal Planning for Family Caregivers
  • 2009
  • Tuscarawas Commuity Caregivers Expo
  • Estate Planning and Advanced Directives
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (3)
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Litigation Attorney | Jun 03
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"As opposing counsel John is honest, fair, responsive, and knowledgeable about his case, his client, and the law. This makes the difficult task of resolving a case easier and, if it can't be resolved, you can trust that your client will have a clean trial with honorable opposition."
Litigation Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent litigator and is a pleasure to work with."
Litigation Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Attorney Maxwell as a valuable member our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile."
Litigation Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."