John Norman Maher

John Norman Maher

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 29 years

Appeals Lawyer at Geneva, IL
Practice Areas: Appeals, Military Law, Estate Planning ... +2 more

26 South 3rd Street, Number 68, Geneva, IL

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Appeals 20%

Court-Martial Appeals before the US Army Court of Criminal Appeals, Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and Administrative Appeals, Federal Tort Claims Act, Veterans' Benefits.

29 years | 150 cases

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

Defend federal employees against proposed discipline and/or removal from federal service.

14 years | 25 cases

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Wills, powers of attorney, trusts, transfer of death instruments, Medicaid planning, elder law.

26 years | 200 cases

20%
Military Law 20%

Criminal defense, administrative separation board defense, Defense Base Act for contractors, defend federal employees before their Agency, the MSPB, EEOC, USERRA, security clearances, suitability determinations.

29 years | 150 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Maher Legal Services PC

26 South 3rd Street, Number 68, Geneva, IL, 60134

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John Norman Maher's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rudy | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An attorney you can trust

My life was about to change in 24 hours because of a corrupt police station that was coming after me. I was accused of doing something that I have not done, and I had to prove it fast that I was innocent. I did not know where to turn and what to do. I turned to John Maher, and he was there for me. B...ecause of him I have my job, and freedom. He was able to prove that I am innocent. During the whole process Mr. Maher was very calm, collected all the necessary documents, and constantly followed up with updates. He knew what he was doing during the whole process as he was taking action at the right time.

Posted by Allan | January 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. John Maher should be your choice

John Maher is and was an excellent representative. His tenacity and work ethic is very impressive. He was and is my lawyer currently, I will continue to use him for all legal matters. My case was a very complicated case that involved UCMJ and mutiple military appeal boards. We are still in the appeal... process for a DIscharge upgrade review. I have full confidence due to John's attention to detail and eagerness to lead from the front. John also represented me in a successful VA compensation claim. John continually kept me updated throughout all processes, via email, phone and in person. He flew into Memphis and we met up to discuss going forward with my cases. Very nice and humble man. John has several high profile case currently which I have been following, chances are you've seen these cases mentioned on the news. John is the best choice for any and all military/Veteran cases.

Posted by Pete McCollaum | January 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

US Army Special Forces, LTC (R)

I have both used John personally and referred him to several of my close friends who have had significant government employee or military issues. I have watched as he handled very complex issues with relatively hostile chains of command and his analysis and presentation is nothing short of brilliant.... He is a level head when things seem to be falling apart and he is incredible when it comes to dismantling institutional stupidity. He does it all with candor that is professional but that will cut right through bureaucratic malevolence. My only regret is that I did not meet him sooner. I have experience with attorneys who talk big but then hand your case off to a junior partner or law clerk. With John, you can expect his close personal attention. This is evidenced by the rapid manner in which he responds to your inquiries and the depth of detail and thinking that goes into his work. If you were my friend or family in the most dire of straits, he is the attorney I would recommend.

Posted by Anna | May 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A man with a heart for Justice

Our son was charged with murder while serving in a combat zone in Afghanistan in 2012. He was sentenced to 20 years in Fort Leavenworth Military prison in 2013. This action taken against our son was devastating to say the least. Shortly after, we began to look for a new Attorney and this is when ...we were led to John Maher. Everything changed from that point. We quickly seen this man has a heart to fight for our son, our hope was restored. Mr. Maher has shown us the true meaning of loyality. John has worked tirelessly in his battle seeking justice and truth of what really happened on that battlefield in 2012. We now know that the men killed were not innocent civilians as prosection claimed. Our only regret is that we did not hire John Maher before this court martial began. We feel our outcome would have been totally different. Today, we can sleep at night knowing that our son, Lt. Clint Lorance now has a man fighting for him that will never give up and never give in until Justice has been served. We are blessed!

Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2014

You Need This Attorney!

My first attorney treated my case as an afterthought; I felt like a bother to her. But when I found Mr. Maher, I felt like I was finally heard, understood and represented! He gave my case his full attention so he could thoroughly understand the details; and then he crafted a response that yielded m...y best possible outcome. When I read what he wrote, I finally knew I was in good hands. I'm so thankful I found this attorney, and I give him my highest recommendation!

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Blake Stone

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John Maher is the sharpest and best attorney I know. I have known John for over twenty-years and we served together in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps. John brings a wealth of large national law firm and Senior Government Executive experience to bear in the handling of individual client matters. Supremely astute, doggedly hard working, and amiable all describe John's approach to the practice of law. When I seek advice on a complex issue - I go to John Maher. When I have friends and family members who have employment law or civil litigation needs, I send them to see John. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Greg Rinckey

Military law lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John is one of the best and most dedicated military attorneys I have worked with. John and I served together in the Army JAG Corps and John was very respected amongst his peers. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

N/A

Awards and Campaign Ribbons, US Army

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Maher Funeral Home

2014 - Present

Attorney, Maher Legal Services PC

2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor, NIU College of Business

2012 - 2013

Program Manager in Afghanistan, Pacific Architects & Engineers

2011 - 2012

Assistant General Counsel, Defense Intelligence Agency

2009 - 2010

Chief of Fiscal Law in Afghanistan, Us Army Jag Corps

2008 - 2009

General Counsel, US Office of Personnel Management

2008 - 2011

Partner, Duane Morris, LLP

2007 - 2008

Partner, Epstein Becker & Green, PC

2004 - 2006

Litigation Associate, Mayer Brown, LLP

2001 - 2004

Litigation Attorney, Us Department Of Justice

1997 - 2001

Prosecutor, Us Army, Europe

Associations

2015 - Present

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. 1LT Clint A. Lorance

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Education

2014

NIU College of Business

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2014

US Army War College

Master of Strategic Studies

2011

DePaul University College of Law

LLM

1996

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Bradley University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

University of Notre Dame Law School

Implementing the Rule of Law in Afghanistan

2011

The Pentagon

Contract & Fiscal Law While Deployed

2011

The John Marshall Law School

Panelist with Major General Butch Tate, “The Army JAG Corps & Current Operations,”

2010

International Security Assistance Force

Fiscal Law in Afghanistan

2009

Risk Insurance Management Society

The Safety Act

2008

US Military Academy at West Point

Executive Branch Constitutional Authority

2008

Duane Morris Webinar

E-Discovery Ramifications of the Qualcomm Case

Publications

2012

J.L. & Health, Vol. 25, Issue 1, 1-39 The Corporate Profit Motive & Questionable Public Relations Practices During The Lead-Up To The Affordable Care Act

2009

Security Technology Executive Benefits of the Dep’t of Homeland Security’s Safety Act

2008

18 DePaul J. Art Tech. & Intell. Prop. L. 255 Closing the Willful Infringement Floodgates: The Effects of In re Seagate Both Inside and Outside the Generic Pharmaceutical Litigation Arena

2007

The Government Contractor, Vol. 21, Issue 10 Value Engineering Change Proposals: Who, What, Why, When, Where, & How

2007

Illinois State Bar Association Employer's Obligations Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

2007

Illinois State Bar Association The Federal False Claims Act: A Look At Qui Tam Actions Aimed At The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry

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