About
John C. Camillus is a skilled trial attorney who focuses his practice on civil litigation matters including employment discrimination, civil rights, personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and complex commercial disputes. His representation spans high-profile cases and appeals, with a strong history of standing up for individuals and securing justice.
John began his academic journey with a B.A. in Philosophy from Ohio Wesleyan University, graduating first in his class, summa cum laude and phi beta kappa. He was a First-Team Academic All-American and won the Easton Prize for philosophy. He later studied at the Universidad de Valladolid in Spain as a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar before earning his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he served as an editor of the Yale Law & Policy Review.
John has taken on cases involving police misconduct, workplace discrimination, wrongful death, and consumer fraud. Notable matters include representing victims of excessive force, survivors of tragic fires caused by faulty products, and employees wrongfully terminated or harassed. His efforts have contributed to systemic change, including the resignation of a state attorney general following a harassment claim.
John is highly active in appellate litigation. He has appeared before the Ohio Supreme Court and federal courts, helping to shape state law on public-duty immunity and other complex legal questions. His work has secured important wins in both personal and commercial matters.
John C. Camillus is admitted to practice in Ohio courts, federal district courts, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of several professional associations, including the American Board of Trial Advocates and the National Police Accountability Project. His record of success reflects his dedication to justice and advocacy.
Law Office Affiliations
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Founder, The Law Offices of John C. Camillus LLC
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association
- Member, Ohio Association for Justice
- Member, Ohio Employment Lawyers’ Association
- Member, Central Ohio Association for Justice
- Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, National Employment Lawyers’ Association
- Member, National Police Accountability Project
Licensed State
- Ohio
Education
- Yale Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - Ohio Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges







- Appeals
- Car accident
- Class action
- Contracts and agreements
- Discrimination
- Drug Crime
- Litigation
- Medicaid and medicare
- Medical malpractice
- Motorcycle accident
- Trucking accident
- Violent crime
- Wrongful death
- Wrongful termination