Atty. John Marshall Alton

Atty. John Marshall Alton

John Marshall Alton is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, vehicular collisions, construction accidents and unsafe premises and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Columbus Columbus 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John Marshall Alton at a glance

John Marshall Alton is a Member based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at John M. Alton Co., LPA. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and construction. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Duke University (B.A. Psychology, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Marshall Alton is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, vehicular collisions, construction accidents and unsafe premises and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at John M. Alton Co., LPA in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Marshall Alton's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John Marshall Alton is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Ohio →

Wrongful Death

John Marshall Alton is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Ohio →

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.

John Marshall Alton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

John Marshall Alton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Construction Accidents

John Marshall Alton is one of 4,144 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 Columbus 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 Marshall Alton

Where is John Marshall Alton's law office located?
John Marshall Alton's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is John M. Alton Co., LPA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Marshall Alton handle?
John Marshall Alton focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Marshall Alton practiced law?
John Marshall Alton has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John Marshall Alton go to law school?
John Marshall Alton earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A. Psychology, 1974).
How can I contact John Marshall Alton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Marshall Alton received?
John Marshall Alton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
- 1977
B.A. Psychology
Duke University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1988

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