Background
Morrison, John W. was born on April 9, 1934 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. Son of Jerome and Marjorie (Heineman) Morrison.
Morrison, John W. was born on April 9, 1934 in Waukegan, Illinois, United States. Son of Jerome and Marjorie (Heineman) Morrison.
Trinity College (Bachelor of Arts, with honors, 1955). University of Chicago (Juris Doctor, 1960). Phi Alpha Delta.
Partner Clausen, Hirsh, Miller & Gorman, Chicago, 1960-1975. President Karon, Morrison & Savikas, Ltd., 1975-1987. Partner Altheimer & Gray, since 1987.
Presenter lectures, seminars.
Trend Setting Decisions," Property Loss Research Bureau Publications, 1973-1974, National Underwriter, 1975. "Defamation-A Primer," Best’s Review, 1977. "Legal Malpractice," Insurance Law Journal, 1978."A Rising Crime That Must be Stopped," The Weekly Underwriter, 1978. "Materials Regarding Indemnification of Corporate Directors and Officers," Best’s Review, 1978. "Are Punitive Damages Insurable," 1978.“How the Courts Apply Rules of Construction to Insurance Wordings," Best's Review, 1979. "Directors and Officers Liability," 1979. The Self Insured Retention and Excess Carrier’s Exposure," Insurance Law Journal, 1980."Insurability of Punitive Damages," 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984. "Insuring Punitive Damages," Best’s Review, 1982. "Reinsurance Practices," The College of Insurance, 1st Education, 1982 (Co-author).The Economic Consequence of Punitive Damage Claims—A Proposal," Insurance and Reinsurance Law International, 1983. "Punitive Damages and Why The Reinsurer Cares,” American Bar Association Forum, Fall, 1984. "Liability Beyond The Insurance Contract," CPCU, 1984 (Co-author).The Insurability of Punitive Damages, Comment & Jurisdictional Analysis," The National Underwriter Company, 1985, 1986. "American Directors & Officers-An Overview of Their Duties and Liability Exposures," Insurance Institute of London Advanced Study Group, 1986. "Directors’ and Officers’ Liability and Insurance," Insurance & Reinsurance Law International, 1986."Recent Decisions Defining a Reinsured's Obligations To It’s Reinsurer," Insurance and Reinsurance Law International, 1988. "Four Part D & О Protection Plan," The Young Report, 1988. "Indemnification and Insurance for Franchisor Liability for Franchisee Conduct," Franchise Legal Digest, 1988."Adding Another Layer of Protection Against D&O Liability Suits," Financial Managers’ Statement, 1989. "Recent Developments in Seepage and Pollution," The John Liner Review, 1989, Journal of the Insurance Institute of London, 1989. Faculty: University of San Francisco School Legal Malpractice Seminar, 1977.Defense Research Institute Seminars (Wisconsin), 1977, (Missouri), 1981. College of Insurance Reinsurance Seminar, 1982, 1983. Member, Editorial Boards: Professional Liability Reporter, 1977-1981.Insurance and Reinsurance Law International, 1983-1988. Advisory Counsel, Home Center Industry Presidents Council, 1987-1990. Member. Council of Franchise Suppliers.
Chicago, Illinois State and American (Chairman, Litigation Professional Liability Subcommittee, 1985-1986) Bar Associations. International Association of Insurance Counsel. Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association.
American Judicature Society. Insurance Institute of London Advanced Study Group. Economic Club of Chicago.
Insurance and Litigation.
Skiing, golf, collecting kaleidoscopes.
Married Adele Schram, July 10, 1959 (divorced 1968). Children: John W. Junior, Christopher S. Married Lois Gale, July 10, 1969.
Children: Brian D., Lois G.