John Conkle

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jan 1971 - Jan 1974

  Line Officer
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  Howrey & Simon

  Jan 1977 - Jan 1984

  Attorney

  Litigation attorney working in a nationwide antitrust and regulatory practice.

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  Conkle, Kremer & Engel

  Jan 1984 - now

  Attorney/Shareholder

  Successfully defended multiple clients against allegations by Medicare Providers that the clients improperly denied reimbursement claims. Represented manufacturer of a fmous salon hairspray product victimized by counterfeiting conspiracy involving nearly one million illegal products. Obtained monetary damages of nearly one million dollars against distributors and retailers that sold the counterfeit products. Represented a church whose activity center was defectively constructed, leading to mold problems. Obtained a judgment against the contractor, which was then asserted against the contractor’s insurance company, ultimately obtaining a seven-figure settlement.Obtained indemnification from the manufacturer of goods on behalf of our supplier client in a Proposition 65 action against the client involving the presence of the regulated chemical DEHP, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate.Represented a manufacturer of products linked to fire danger. In addition to resolving the product liability claims against the manufacturer and limiting the scope of the Consumer Product Safety Commission investigation, we also assisted the client in obtaining funds from its insurer to help resolve the recall issues, despite the lack of recall coverage in the client’s insurance policy.Represented subcontractor involved in government construction projects seeking payment for contract amounts due from general contractor. Used insurance proceeds and general contractor payments to make subcontractor client whole. Defended a national manufacturer of high-tech products against claims by a commissioned salesman. We convinced the court that the payments of the commissions were discretionary despite provisions in the salesman’s manual providing a commission structure. Also obtained an order directing the salesman to return confidential company information that he misappropriated. Show less

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  Thompson Hine LLP

  Jul 2024 - now

  Partner