John R. Monnich Sr.

Biography

John R. Monnich was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1974 and successfully litigated jury matters his entire 40 year career. He has tried well over 100 jury trials for both plaintiffs and defendants. In addition to negligence cases and medical malpractice defense, John specializes in insurance litigation. In 1985, he was awarded the designation "Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter" by the American Institute for Property and Liability Underwriters and in 1989 he was awarded the designation "Chartered Life Underwriter" by the American College. In addition to his litigation activities, John has advised and counseled insurance companies and insureds concerning insurance practices and coverage issues. He is also admitted to practice before all courts in Michigan, the 6th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

John has received numerous honors and awards for his achievements including the AV® Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys, the American Insurance Attorneys "Recommended List", the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, LLC, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, ATLA Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and Crain's Detroit Business - Best Lawyer.

John is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a BBA in Accounting, and a graduate of the University of Detroit Law School.

Bar Admissions

Michigan, 1974
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1974
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1980
U.S. District Court Southern District of Michigan
Central Districts of Michigan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court, 1979

Education

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Michigan
- J.D. - 1973
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
- B.B.A. - 1970
- Major: Accounting

Professional Honors and Awards

"Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter" by the American Institute for Property and Liability Underwriters
"Chartered Life Underwriter" by the American College
AV® Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys
American Insurance Attorneys "Recommended List"
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, LLC
Best Lawyers in America
American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Crain's Detroit Business – Best Lawyer
Named Michigan Super Lawyers® for Insurance Law 2006-2022
Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Top Lawyers - Corporate Counsel
DB Business, Best Attorney

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Bar Association
Michigan State Bar Association
Oakland County Bar Association
Society of CPCU - National and State
Society of CLU - National and State
American Trial Lawyers Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

Jonesville Products, Inc. v. Transamerica Ins. Group, 402 N.W.2d 46, 1986, Mich.App., 1987038056
Stephens v. Worden Insurance Agency and David Shamaly, 307 Mich. App. 220; 859 N.W.2d 723, 2014, Mich. App., LC No. 11-001276-NI

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS

Chubb & Son, Incorporated
Employers Reinsurance Corporation
The Hartford
Travelers Insurance Co.