John E. Gormley

John E. Gormley is a Nevada civil litigation lawyer and partner at Olson Cannon Gormley & Stoberski, P.C., with extensive trial experience in complex disputes. His practice covers legal malpractice, products liability, construction defect litigation, employment claims, and civil rights law. His employment work includes sexual harassment, employment harassment, and wrongful discharge claims. He manages high-stakes matters from their initial stages through trial and has served as lead defense counsel in significant litigation.

Mr. Gormley earned his B.A. in Political Science from Susquehanna University. He later earned his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law. His legal background includes service as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps Judge Advocate General Division, where he gained experience connected with litigation and trial practice.

Mr. Gormley has handled complex civil cases involving professional liability, defective products, construction disputes, workplace claims, and constitutional rights. His reported matters include serving as lead defense counsel in the United States Navy Tailhook Association litigation in the US District Court for the District of Nevada. He is a Civil Trial Advocate certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

John E. Gormley has maintained an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for more than 30 years. He participates in pro bono legal programs and supports charitable organizations. He is admitted to the State Bar of Nevada and Pennsylvania Bar. His federal admissions include the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Military Appeals, and United States Supreme Court. His professional background combines decades of civil litigation with substantial courtroom and military legal experience.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Offices of Olson Cannon & Gormley
• Member, State Bar of Nevada
• Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• Nevada
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Duquesne University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Susquehanna University
  BA in Political Science

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