John Markus

John Markus became part of Leeseberg Tuttle in October 2015, where he serves as an associate attorney specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury law. Before joining the firm, John pursued his legal education at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, emphasizing practical litigation skills. During his time in law school, he actively participated in the Trial Practice and Moot Court teams, earning the University Award for enhancing the national standing of the moot court program and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, recognizing his exceptional oral and written advocacy.

John also gained valuable experience clerking for Judge Ethna M. Cooper at the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas and contributed significantly to the Ohio Innocence Project, aiding in the exoneration of Ricky Jackson, the longest-serving wrongfully convicted individual in U.S. history.

Before attending law school, John graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.

Education:

University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
Honors: University Award, Order of the Barristers, Dean's List
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts, 2011
Honors: cum laude, Dean's List
Major: Political Science

Bar Admission:

Ohio, 2015

Published Works:

Baldwin's Ohio Practice: Tort Law 2d, West, December 2015

Pro-Bono Activities:

The Ohio Innocence Project, 2013 to 2014
High School Mock Trial, Coach, 2015 to 2016
Gifts for Good Foundation, Co-Founder, Vice President

Previous Positions:

Law Clerk for Judge Ethna M. Cooper at the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
Legal Fellow with the Ohio Innocence Project

Professional Associations:

Member of the Ohio State Bar Association
Member of the Columbus Bar Association
Member of the Ohio Association of Justice
Sustaining Member, Medical Malpractice Committee Chair (since 2021), and Directo

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Ohio

Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services

ID Number: 0093736

Law Clerk

Honorable Ethna M. Cooper at the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas

Current

Legal Fellow

Ohio Innocence Project

Current

University of Cincinnati College of Law

Honors: University Award Order of the Barristers Dean's List

Ohio State University - Columbus

B.A. (2011) | Political Science

2011

Honors: Cum laude Dean's List

Ohio State Bar

Member

Current

Columbus Bar Association

Member

Current

Ohio Association of Justice

Member

Current

Central Ohio Association of Justice

Sustaining Member, Medical Malpractice Committee Chair (since 2021) and Director

Current

Baldwin's Ohio Practice: Tort Law 2d, West

December, 2015

"Maintaining Professionalism While Zealously Advocating for Your Clients”

May 2024