Originally from Detroit, Michigan, John attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. After graduating from law school, John practiced with a general civil litigation firm located in Anchorage, Alaska. In this position, John was able to gain significant litigation experience, including both trial and appellate work. He helped navigate many complex issues including various types of administrative proceedings; bankruptcy; business litigation, formation, and structuring; construction bid protests; employment; securities; trust reporting; and others.