John C. Clark

John C. Clark: Attorney with Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

EXPERIENCE

Mr. John Clark concentrates his practice in the areas of labor and employment law, servicing clients in both the public and private sector. Mr. Clark has been a member of the firm since 1995. In addition, Mr. Clark is a certified employment arbitrator through the American Arbitration Association overseeing complicated employment matters litigated by both public and private sector claimants.

Mr. Clark has vast experience in labor and employment law, including contract negotiations, arbitrations, employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge matters, civil rights complaints, proceedings in state and federal court, as well as matters pending before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and the National Labor Relations Board.

Mr. Clark represents a variety of public and private sector clients, including several high profile Metro Detroit cities and townships, private sector manufacturing companies, non-profit organizations as well as public and charter schools.

Mr. Clark is a long-standing member of several National, State and local legal organizations. He has authored papers and has been a presenter of a variety of labor and employment topics, as well as addressing the complicated process and procedures surrounding the appointment of Emergency Managers.

Mr. Clark’s most recent accolade is serving as a lecturer for the Public Sector Labor and Employment Relations class offered through the Masters of Public Administration program at Oakland University.Mr. Clark also serves as a Trustee for an Oakland County Township.

Distinctions

Peer Reviewed

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John Clark, Chairman of Municipal Law Section at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, to Instruct at Oakland University

Jan 15, 2024 Firm News, John C. Clark, News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John Clark, Chairman of Municipal Law Section at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, to Instruct at Oakland University Troy, Michigan - January 15, 2024 - John Clark, Chairman of the Municipal Law Section at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, was...

Clark, Wagner and Chubb Prevail in Court of Appeals

Aug 17, 2020 Anthony Chubb, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, John C. Clark, News

On August 13, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its decision in Frick, et al. v Hurley Medical Center, COA Dkt. No. 346747 (Mich Ct App 2020), a putative class action involving retiree healthcare benefits. The issue in Frick was whether Hurley Medical...

John C. Clark received a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating

Sep 23, 2015 Firm News, John C. Clark, Recognitions

Congratulations! John C. Clark has received a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability,...

John Clark Appointed as Special Assistant Attorney General

Nov 12, 2012 Firm News, John C. Clark, Recognitions

John C. Clark, Partner of the law firm, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., has been appointed as Special Assistant Attorney General of the State of Michigan. Mr. Clark concentrates his practice in the areas of labor and employment law, servicing clients in both...

Certified Employment Arbitrator (American Arbitration Association).

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Employment & Labor Law
  • Litigation
  • Municipal & Government
  • Education Law
  • Police Liability/Excessive Force Matters

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Michigan State University, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
University of Detroit, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Michigan
Memberships:

Memberships

•American Bar Association
•State Bar of Michigan
•Oakland County Bar Association
•American Arbitration Association: Certified Employment Arbitrator
•Department of Treasury Government Turnaround Association Founding Member and Presenter

Birth Information:
Birmingham, Michigan, July 22, 1968
Certifications:
Certified Employment Arbitrator American Arbitration Association
ISLN:
900442177

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 08/31/15 in Government Affairs

    Mr. Clark has served as labor counsel for the City of Flint. He does an excellent job.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/25/15 in Municipal Labor Law

    I have worked closely with John Clark on a mutual client and he has been a fine addition to our team.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/25/15 in Municipal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/22/15 in Municipal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 08/14/15 in Municipal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 08/14/15 in Eminent Domain

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/14/15 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/14/15 in Labor and Employment

    John is an excellent and respected lawyer. I have arbitrated for him many times. He has high integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/04/12 in Municipal Law

    John is an excellent practitioner. Although we often find ourselves competing for the same business, John is a respected competitor and a trusted member of the bar. I have no hesitation in extending the highest possible references for his good chara... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/04/12 in Government

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Location

  • Troy, MI
    Tenth Floor Columbia Center , 101 West Big Beaver Road
    Troy, MI 48084-5280

    248-457-7023 Phone
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