Atty. John William McKenzie

Atty. John William McKenzie

John William McKenzie is a lawyer practicing management labor law, equal employment opportunity law, wage and hour law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Akron Akron 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About John William McKenzie at a glance

John William McKenzie is a Shareholder based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Nort (1992). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William McKenzie is a lawyer practicing management labor law, equal employment opportunity law, wage and hour law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC in Akron, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John William McKenzie's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

John William McKenzie is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Wage & Hour Disputes

John William McKenzie is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

John William McKenzie is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John William McKenzie is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Akron 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 William McKenzie

Where is John William McKenzie's law office located?
John William McKenzie's law practice is located in Akron, Ohio. The firm is Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William McKenzie handle?
John William McKenzie focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John William McKenzie practiced law?
John William McKenzie has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John William McKenzie go to law school?
John William McKenzie earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John William McKenzie for a consultation?
You can contact John William McKenzie 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 William McKenzie received?
John William McKenzie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Nort
Admitted: 1992

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