Leading by Example

After more than 20 years of service in the United States Army and the Nebraska National Guard, John retired as a Battalion Commander and was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the 209th Regimental Training Institute (RTI) for his service. His remarkable leadership in the military was borne of his guiding principle: “Warriors lead by example.” John always puts himself on the front lines of defense and fights relentlessly under extreme pressure and unfavorable circumstances. By ferociously pushing himself to perform better both in his work and his personal life, he inspires his teammates and clients to do the same.

Countless clients have thanked John personally for motivating them to keep fighting for what’s right and to never give up when faced with a challenge. John knows it’s important for his clients to feel confident and empowered; a resolute defendant has the energy and tenacity to keep fighting and working to win the case. By empowering his team to be unyielding and push diligently for the victory, he’s saved thousands of lives—on the battlefield and in the courtroom.

Always a Winner

It’s no secret that John is intensely competitive. But that’s OK—it helps him and his family and friends constantly work at improving themselves. He likes to push himself in the gym and can be spotted around town working out and running long distance races with his wife and kids. John is inspired and sharpened by his wife, Mallory, who’s also a defense attorney with whom he’s worked multiple times to win cases for clients—together. John loves spending time with Mallory and his two children, Amnie and Warner, who also encourage him to be the best family man he can be. He frequently travels with them and has a blast taking them hiking, skiing, surfing, and rafting at national parks and around the world. At home, John loves playing with his family mascot and golden retriever, Piper, who’s a bit too big to cuddle but tries to anyway. Whether at play or at work, John is always improving his skills and inspiring others to be the best they can be. With John at your side, there’s no case too difficult to win.