John M. Alton Columbus, Ohio
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John Alton has been recognized for his accomplishments in many ways, including certification as a civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy , election as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and selection by Ohio Super Lawyers 2004 in medical negligence.
John M. Alton Co. LPA is a full service trial law firm dedicated to providing representation and aggressive advocacy on behalf of severely injured or deceased persons and their families. Between 1977 and 1994 John Alton defended doctors and hospitals. This experience provides a unique and balanced perspective to the handling of plaintiffs' medical negligence claims.
John Alton has an active trial practice offering close personal attention and seasoned trial skills to persons injured by the errors, omissions, carelessness and inattention of others. His reputation and expertise have permitted him to know many of the country's preeminent medical doctors who have served as expert witnesses on behalf of his clients.
Many of John Alton's clients are referred to him by attorneys who are cognizant of his reputation, experience, expertise and success in handling personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He appreciates the confidence and trust other attorneys have placed in him by seeking his assistance in the representation of their clients. Over the past 26 years John Alton has brought well over 1,000 personal injury and medical negligence claims and lawsuits to successful resolution by settlement or trial.
- Certification/Specialties:
- Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Bar Admissions:
- Ohio, 1977
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1978
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1988
- Education:
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas,
1977
J.D. - Duke University, Durham, North Carolina,
1974
B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: With Distinction
Major: Psychology
- Published Works:
- Personal Injury Litigation Practice in Ohio (Co-Author), National Business Institute, 1988, 1991
- "Attorney Malpractice in Franklin County, Ohio", Columbus Bar Association Briefs, 1978
- "Ohio Evidence Rule 702-Beware", Ohio Trial Magazine, 1996
- "Contingent Fee Agreements Clarified", Daily Reporter, 1996
- Representative Cases:
- Kristyn Elliott v. Ohio State University, 92-09697 (Ohio Court of Claims 1993)
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Jury Interrogatories, Columbus Bar Association, 1982 - 1983
- Trial of a Comparative Negligence Case, Columbus Bar Association, 1983
- Pleadings and Discovery, Columbus Bar Association, 1987
- Orthopedics For Attorneys, National Business Institute, 1988 - 1989
- Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage in Ohio, Columbus Claims Association, Inc., 1990
- Opening Statements and Closing Arguments, Ohio Continuing Legal Education Institute, 1990
- Medical Malpractice; Products Liability, How To Assess Damages: Wage Loss Assessment; Cost of Future Care; and Impairment of Earning Capacity, National Business Institute, Inc. 1988, 1991
- Mock Deposition--Dental Malpractice, Ohio Dental Association Annual Meeting, 1990 - 1991
- Principles of Medical and Hospital Risk Management, Columbus and Franklin County Academy of Medicine, 1992
- Risk Management--Medical Care Providers, Riverside Methodist Hospital, 1992
- Liability of Physicians for Failure to Diagnose Chemical Dependency, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Ohio, 1994
- Honors and Awards:
- One of eight Columbus, Ohio attorneys in Medical Negligence, Law and Politics Magazine
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Columbus Bar Association, 1996 - 1998
- Member, Ethics Committee
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Member
- American Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Member
- American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section
- Member
- Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Ohio Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Member
- Past Employment Positions:
- Lane, Alton & Horst, Associate, 1977 - 1981
- Lane, Alton & Horst, Partner, 1982 - 1994
- Ray, Todaro & Alton Co. L.P.A., Partner, 1994 - 1996
- Ray, Todaro, Alton & Kirstein Co. L.P.A., 1996 - 1997
- Ray, Alton & Kirstein Co. L.P.A.,, 1997 - 1998
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Robert M. Duncan Chapter, Inns of Court. Alumni Board, Columbus Academy, 1980 - 1982
- Robert M. Duncan Chapter, Inns of Court. Alumni Board, Columbus Academy, 1990 - 1992
- Fraternities/Sororities:
- Delta Tau Delta
