John C. Hueston

John C. Hueston is a nationally renowned trial attorney widely recognized for delivering historic courtroom victories and resolving high-stakes disputes. He serves as lead counsel in headline-making litigation for Fortune 500 companies and public institutions, with a focus on general commercial, antitrust, and white-collar matters. His track record includes billion-dollar recoveries and complete defense verdicts.

John earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he served as Notes Editor for The Yale Law Journal. He completed his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, graduating magna cum laude. Following law school, he clerked for the Hon. Frank M. Johnson, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

A Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, John has tried and won cases involving trade secrets, intellectual property, antitrust, and regulatory investigations. His role in securing a $5.15 billion trial recovery and multiple record-breaking verdicts has earned accolades such as “U.S. General Commercial Litigator of the Year” and “Lawyer of the Decade.”

John’s litigation expertise includes defeating the largest-ever U.S. opioid action, obtaining a $293 million false advertising verdict for Monster Energy, and defending Amazon in a landmark FTC case. He has also secured full acquittals in complex federal criminal investigations, including white collar and corporate crisis matters.

As a former federal prosecutor, John led the Enron prosecution and earned the U.S. Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service. In his private practice, he is trusted by clients for both high-profile and discreet representation, often resolving sensitive matters before they reach public view.

Beyond the courtroom, John C. Hueston advances the legal profession through leadership roles in social justice initiatives and legal education. He lectures nationwide and contributes to numerous judicial selection and governance boards, underscoring his commitment to ethical and impactful advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Hueston Hennigan LLP
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• California
• New York

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Dartmouth College
  BA with Magna Cum Laude

Awards & Badges