Atty. John C Schlinker

Atty. John C Schlinker

John C Schlinker is a lawyer practicing fire and casualty, insurance coverage, discrimination and 10 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

East Lansing East Lansing 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John C Schlinker at a glance

John C Schlinker is a Senior Counsel based in East Lansing, Michigan. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1989), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1995). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1989) and Western Michigan University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in East Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John C Schlinker is a lawyer practicing fire and casualty, insurance coverage, discrimination and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices in East Lansing, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John C Schlinker's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John C Schlinker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John C Schlinker is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John C Schlinker is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in East Lansing are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John C Schlinker

Where is John C Schlinker's law office located?
John C Schlinker's law practice is located in East Lansing, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John C Schlinker handle?
John C Schlinker focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John C Schlinker practiced law?
John C Schlinker has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John C Schlinker go to law school?
John C Schlinker earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John C Schlinker for a consultation?
You can contact John C Schlinker 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 C Schlinker received?
John C Schlinker's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1989
B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2015

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