John R. LaParl

Background

LaParl, John R. was born on January 25, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States.

Education

University of Michigan (Bachelor of Arts, 1952. Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1967).

Career

Worked at Smith, LaParl, Mequio & Koning, Professional Corporation (Kalamazoo, Michigan) specializing in Medical Malpractice Defense. Environmental Law in all Courts, Insurance Defense and General Civil and Criminal Trial Practice. Admitted to the bar, 1968, Michigan.

United States.

Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit. United States. Supreme Court. United States. District Court, Western District of Michigan.

Member, Advisory Board, Center for Continuing Legal Education, Western Michigan University, 1980-1985.

Member: Kalamazoo and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Michigan.

Fellow: International Society of Barristers. American College of Trial Lawyers.

American Board of Trial Advocates.

Michigan State Bar Foundation. Smith, LaParl, Mequio & Koning, Professional Corporation is a defense oriented litigation firm. Our focus is on defending hospital, physicians, corporations and universities, and individuals accused of serious criminal offenses.

Achievements

• John R. LaParl has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Advisory Board, Center for Continuing Legal Education, Western Michigan University, 1980-1985. Member: Kalamazoo and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Michigan.

Fellow: International Society of Barristers.

American College of Trial Lawyers. American Board of Trial Advocates.

Michigan State Bar Foundation.