John A. Culver received his Juris Doctorate in 1988 from the University of Notre Dame Law School. He attended the Concannon Programme of International Law in London during his second year, where he also served as the sole Legislative Aide to Patrick Thompson, M.P., House of Commons. Prior to law school, John graduated from Michigan State University with a double major in Political Philosophy and Political Science and attended Cambridge University, St. Catharine’s College (in England).

Following graduation from law school, John began practicing with firms in the Chicago Loop, becoming a partner in 1996, before opening his practice in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago in 2010. John’s experience serving both plaintiff and defense clients in larger firms downtown gives him the understanding, resources and alliances to provide the best outcomes for his clients’ unique needs.

John’s practice is focused in the areas of medical and professional negligence, and products liability, as well as all variety of torts including wrongful death, catastrophic injury, premises liability, auto and other accidents.

John serves as National Counsel for a Chicago-based power press manufacturer, providing guidance in all legally related facets of its business, including analyzing lawsuits, retaining local counsel, managing fees and costs, and oversight of each case. John also serves as General Counsel for Ultimate Chicago, a not-for-profit which operates Ultimate Frisbee leagues and tournaments.

 Illinois, 1988

United States District Court For The Northern District Of Illinois, 1989

United States District Court For The Central District Of Illinois, 1990

United States Courts Of Appeals, Seventh Circuit Court, 1991

 J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, 1988
Concannon Programme of International Law
Legislative Aide to Patrick Thompson, M.P., House of Commons, London
Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity

B.A., Michigan State University, James Madison College, 1985
Political Philosophy and Political Science
Served as President, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

Attended Cambridge University, St. Catharine’s College, 1984