John graduated with honors from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995. He then continued on to law school at Southern Illinois University, where he graduated in 1999. John was admitted to the Illinois Bar in May of 2000 and has been a partner with the firm since 2006.

John is currently a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association and Decatur Bar Association. His practice is concentrated on resolution of personal injury claims through negotiations with insurance companies and conducting jury trials.