Atty. John H. Otto

Atty. John H. Otto

John H. Otto is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination, personal injury, commercial collections.

Champaign Champaign 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John H. Otto at a glance

John H. Otto is a Member based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at Zimmerly, Gadau, Selin & Otto. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, business, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1977) and Illinois (1981). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1977) and Eastern Mennonite College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Champaign County, Illinois State and American (Member, Labor Law Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Commercial Law League of America National Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John H. Otto is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination, personal injury, commercial collections
  • John received a B.A. degree from Eastern Mennonite College in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Zimmerly, Gadau, Selin & Otto in Champaign, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John H. Otto's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

John H. Otto is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Illinois →

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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John H. Otto

Where is John H. Otto's law office located?
John H. Otto's law practice is located in Champaign, Illinois. The firm is Zimmerly, Gadau, Selin & Otto. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H. Otto handle?
John H. Otto focuses on discrimination, personal injury, business, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John H. Otto practiced law?
John H. Otto has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John H. Otto go to law school?
John H. Otto earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John H. Otto for a consultation?
You can contact John H. Otto 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 H. Otto received?
John H. Otto's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1977
B.A.
Eastern Mennonite College
- 1971

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1977
Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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