Judge John Remington approaches his role in the judiciary with a commonsense perspective, balancing human considerations with the complexities of the law. His extensive experience in litigation and litigation assessment has equipped him with the ability to devise innovative solutions to a wide array of legal challenges, particularly in the realms of unfair competition and noncompetition agreements.

Professional Experience

Judge Remington has represented a diverse range of clients, including healthcare providers, financial institutions, and businesses relying on noncompetition agreements. His legal acumen spans various industries such as metallurgy, financial advising, farm feed additives, school supplies, temporary staffing, cheesemaking, and packaging.

Litigation and Advisory Roles:

• Restraining Orders and Injunctions: Represented employers and employees in complex cases involving covenants not to compete and trade secret claims.

• Financial Institutions: Guided financial institutions on best practices and defended against consumer claims.

• Healthcare Systems: Advised hospital systems on a broad spectrum of litigation-related inquiries.

Education and Honors

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2007
  Washington University in St. Louis School of Law

  • Senior Executive Editor, Washington University Law Review

• Law Internships:

  • Honorable Molly GaleWyrick, Polk County Circuit Court (Balsam Lake, WI)

  • Honorable Michael Reagan, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois (East Saint Louis, IL)

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2002
  University of Wisconsin-Madison, with Comprehensive Honors in English

Bar and Court Admissions

• Wisconsin State Bar

• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (2007)

• U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (2010)

Legal Successes

• Successfully argued against a federal restraining order and obtained complete dismissal of trade secret theft and noncompetition agreement violation claims in the District Court of Kansas.

• Reviewed and drafted restrictive covenants nationwide for a client with a national sales team.

• Drafted an appellate brief leading to a published decision defining the admissibility of business records in Wisconsin.

Areas of Expertise

• Banking & Financial Institutions

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Financial Institutions Litigation

• Intellectual Property Litigation

• Securities Litigation and Enforcement

Professional Recognitions

• Wisconsin Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" (2009, 2017: Business Litigation)

• State Bar of Wisconsin - Pro Bono Honor Society (2015)

Community Engagement

• Member, Milwaukee Rowing Club

• Member, University of Wisconsin National "W" Club

Judge John Remington's commitment to justice, coupled with his practical problem-solving skills and extensive legal experience, make him a distinguished candidate for reelection. His dedication to justice and his ability to navigate complex legal issues continue to benefit Milwaukee County.