Atty. John Barker Shinnock

Atty. John Barker Shinnock

John Barker Shinnock is a lawyer practicing energy delivery, hydro, environmental and natural resources and 4 other areas of law. John received a degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Westerville Westerville 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About John Barker Shinnock at a glance

John Barker Shinnock is a business, environmental, and energy attorney based in Westerville, Ohio. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973), and Ohio (1982). Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SEF University, 1986) and Cornell University (J.D., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Westerville, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Barker Shinnock is a lawyer practicing energy delivery, hydro, environmental and natural resources and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices in Westerville, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Barker Shinnock's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Barker Shinnock handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Barker Shinnock is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Barker Shinnock is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Barker Shinnock is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westerville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Barker Shinnock

Where is John Barker Shinnock's law office located?
John Barker Shinnock's law practice is located in Westerville, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Barker Shinnock handle?
John Barker Shinnock focuses on business, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Barker Shinnock practiced law?
John Barker Shinnock has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John Barker Shinnock go to law school?
John Barker Shinnock earned their education at (SEF University, 1986); (J.D., 1972).
How can I contact John Barker Shinnock for a consultation?
You can contact John Barker Shinnock directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Barker Shinnock received?
John Barker Shinnock's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

SEF University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1986
J.D.
Cornell University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1973
Ohio
Admitted: 1982

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