John F. Rhoades
Member
John Rhoades grew up around the law, learning the values of hard work, preparation, and professionalism from a young age. These core principles, coupled with gifted courtroom advocacy and strategic problem solving, make John a valued counselor for clients involved in a variety of business and commercial disputes.
Efficient, deliberative, and thoughtful, John develops approaches to obtain favorable outcomes for clients that align with their particular business interests, representing companies and individuals, particularly in the automotive and financial services industries. Identified by Michigan Super Lawyers as a Rising Star since 2013 and named to the Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch” list for commercial litigation since 2021, John continues to gain recognition from his peers for his advocacy and professionalism.
“When an individual or a business needs an advocate who can get them out of a jam, solve a problem, or vindicate their rights, I appreciate it when they feel confident turning to me to get the job done.”
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- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude
- University of Michigan, A.B., with high distinction, Phi Beta Kappa
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Bar Admissions
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
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Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
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Named to the "Ones to Watch" list by The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance, 2021-2023
- Recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star for Business Litigation, 2014-Present
- Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star for Business/Corporate and General Litigation, 2013
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Trustee, Detroit Bar Association Foundation Board
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Member, Detroit Bar Association
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Member, Federal Bar Association
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Member, Illinois State Bar Association
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Member, State Bar of Michigan
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Member, Wisconsin Bar Association
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Member, Mortgage Bankers Association
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Member, University of Michigan Club of Greater Chicago
- Former Chairman, Dykema Associates’ Committee
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- Team Dykema Captain, J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge®, 2018
- Team Dykema Captain, Race Judicata® for Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation, 2014-18
- Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion, Housing Project Partnership Mock Trial, 2009
- Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, 2009
- University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, Alumni Volunteer Corps, 2008
- Captain, Dykema Chicago Office 16-inch Softball Team
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- Spanish
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