John Markus

John Markus became part of Leeseberg Tuttle in October 2015, where he serves as an associate attorney specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury law. Before joining the firm, John pursued his legal education at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, emphasizing practical litigation skills. During his time in law school, he actively participated in the Trial Practice and Moot Court teams, earning the University Award for enhancing the national standing of the moot court program and was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, recognizing his exceptional oral and written advocacy. John also gained valuable experience clerking for Judge Ethna M. Cooper at the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas and contributed significantly to the Ohio Innocence Project, aiding in the exoneration of Ricky Jackson, the longest-serving wrongfully convicted individual in U.S. history. Before attending law school, John graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. Education: University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio Honors: University Award, Order of the Barristers, Dean's List The Ohio State University Bachelor of Arts, 2011 Honors: cum laude, Dean's List Major: Political Science Bar Admission: Ohio, 2015 Published Works: Baldwin's Ohio Practice: Tort Law 2d, West, December 2015 Pro-Bono Activities: The Ohio Innocence Project, 2013 to 2014 High School Mock Trial, Coach, 2015 to 2016 Gifts for Good Foundation, Co-Founder, Vice President Previous Positions: Law Clerk for Judge Ethna M. Cooper at the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Legal Fellow with the Ohio Innocence Project Professional Associations: Member of the Ohio State Bar Association Member of the Columbus Bar Association Member of the Ohio Association of Justice Sustaining Member, Medical Malpractice Committee Chair (since 2021), and Directo