
Partner & Co-Founder
John Travis
Professionally, John is drawn to the unusual, unpredictable and unknown. Which is why his clients run the gamut from healthcare providers, long-term care facilities and schools to heavy equipment distributors, health clubs and national athletic associations. “I have never wanted to do just one thing.” John says. “Representing diverse industries, facing unique liability and addressing novel questions of law is what fuels my creativity.” Presently, his practice is focused on the healthcare industry. John’s wide-ranging litigation experience allows him to bring outside-the-box thinking to every case. “There can be an advantage to extreme specialization in practice, but it can also have the unintended effect of tunnel vision. I believe my diverse experience allows me to apply fresh perspectives to every case.”
John values integrity, fairness and empathy above all else and strives to exhibit those virtues on both personal and professional levels. What sets John apart is his ability to handle even the most challenging personalities and emotionally charged disputes with empathy, professionalism, and quiet strength. Clients value his calm and supportive presence, his ability to communicate clearly under pressure and his willingness to tell the hard truths. His opponents know that that they can trust him to act with integrity under all circumstances. His dedication to these virtues led him to chair and overhaul the DEI committee at his former law firm, a well-respected national medical malpractice defense firm.
There are three titles that define John above all others – father, husband and lawyer. It is through fatherhood that John’s commitment to the healthcare industry became personal. In 2019 his youngest son was born with life-long congenital health problems, which changed the course of his family’s future. “I always appreciated the hard work and dedication of our healthcare professionals, but that appreciation and understanding has grown exponentially having spent so many sleepless nights in hospital rooms next to my son. My son’s life was in their hands, and my family’s life in turmoil. We owe a debt to the incredible physicians, nurses, therapists and technicians that diligently care for him.” John endeavors to repay that debt by being a stalwart advocate for the healthcare industry.
Outside of the courtroom, John is the proud father of three young sons—a role that keeps him grounded, sharpens his ability to juggle competing demands, and deepens his appreciation for resilience, humor, and the everyday victories that matter most. He is humbled and grateful to be the husband of his brilliant and successful wife, his partner in every sense of the word.
John earned his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and holds a B.A. from Michigan State University – James Madison College. He is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. He was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2018 through 2023. John’s legal acumen and courtroom skills were recognized in 2023 when the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin when he was honored as a “40 Under 40.”
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