John W. McKendree

John W. McKendree is a Denver attorney and a member of The Law Offices of John W. McKendree, with decades of experience in employment law, criminal defense, and complex litigation. He focuses on labor and employment law, wrongful termination, employment discrimination, and serious criminal defense. His work further includes consultations with other attorneys on complex litigation strategy and federal court procedures. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in difficult civil matters and continues to handle serious felony cases in Colorado.

McKendree earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He earned his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. His academic preparation preceded a legal career that has included labor representation, employment litigation, criminal defense, mediation, arbitration, and complex federal court matters.

McKendree previously served as General Counsel for the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union in Denver. He later concentrated increasingly on employment law, anti-discrimination matters, complex civil trial litigation, and felony criminal defense. He has represented unions, employees, and other clients in disputes involving local governments, municipalities, school boards, and private employers. He has further served as a municipal judge and as a panel member with the American Arbitration Association.

John W. McKendree is admitted to practice in Colorado and before numerous federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. His federal admissions include several U.S. Courts of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. His professional memberships include the Denver Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association, American Bar Association, and American Association for Justice. His career reflects longstanding experience in employment disputes, serious criminal defense, and complex trial litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Law Offices of John W. McKendree
• Member, Denver Bar Association
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts

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