John W. Allen
Recognized since 2005
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Practice Areas
Family Law
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
John Allen focuses his practice on business and commercial litigation. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. With over 30 years experience handling legal problems, John has written and co-written dozens of articles and books, and speaks frequently to business and law groups. On a regular basis, he teaches courses in law and trial practice to other lawyers, and often serves as an expert witness. He is a certified arbitrator and mediator.
Contact & Links
- Lawyer Page: https://www.varnumlaw.com/people/john-w-allen
Location
- 211 East Water Street, Suite 400
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Education
- The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1972
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association
- Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association
- Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
Affiliations
- Golf Association of Michigan - Board of Governors
- Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce - Chair, 1996 - 1997
- Michigan PGA and USGA - Tournament Rules Official
Varnum LLP
Headquarters:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
97 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
20 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Kalamazoo (2025)
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Kalamazoo (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Family Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
- Antitrust
- Banking
- Bankruptcy and Creditors'-Debtors' Rights
- Business Disputes
- Complex Litigation
- Construction
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Lawyer Ethics
- Mediation
- Professional Malpractice
Awards:
- National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Martindale-Hubbell Rated, AV® Preeminent™
- Certified in Advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers®
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Litigation
- Legal Malpractice Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
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