John J. Lynett, Jr.

Partner

John J. Lynett, Jr. has built his 28-year career around fighting for everyday people who’ve been wrongfully injured. As an attorney at Slater & Zurz, he represents clients in personal injury, auto accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases, helping them navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

John knows that legal battles can feel overwhelming, especially when someone is dealing with injuries, stress, and medical bills. That’s why he makes the process as smooth as possible — his clients know they can call him anytime with questions, and many return to him years later or refer friends and family because they trust his dedication and honesty.

Experience

John’s path to law wasn’t conventional, but that’s what makes him a stronger advocate. Before becoming an attorney, he spent 20 years working in hospitals as a Medical Technologist and Laboratory Director. That background gives him an edge in personal injury cases, allowing him to understand medical records, anticipate insurance company tactics, and challenge healthcare providers when they fail to uphold proper standards of care.

After earning his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law in 1993, John has won financial recoveries in cases where the odds seemed impossible. Some of John’s most memorable cases include:

• A woman injured when the ceiling collapsed in her apartment bathroom.
• A professional entertainer who was injured when a trapeze broke mid-performance.
• A blind man who fell into a hole his own dog had dug while trying to avoid an oncoming trailer.
• A man severely burned by scalding chili from a vending machine.

Outside the Office

John brings the same focus and strategy to life that he does to his cases. When he’s not advocating for clients, you’ll find him spending time with family or honing his precision skills at the range.