About John J.
John J. McLario trained in the law in the early 1950s. He earned a B.A. from Bob Jones University in 1950, then took his J.D. from Marquette University Law School in 1953. Those formative years set the tone for a long career that has spanned state and federal courts.
After law school McLario entered practice and built a career that centers on trial work. He is admitted to practice in Florida and Wisconsin, and he holds admission to appear before the United States Supreme Court. He has maintained active memberships in professional organizations throughout his career, including the Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and the Florida Bar Association.
His practice has been steady rather than flashy. He has spent decades in courtrooms, handling contested matters and jury trials. Colleagues describe him as practical in approach. He prepares cases for trial and handles the adversarial work that trial practice requires. Over the years his work has required appearances in both state-level forums and federal settings, reflecting the multi-jurisdictional nature of his admissions.
McLario’s professional affiliations reflect an emphasis on litigation. Membership in trial lawyer organizations has kept him connected to peers who focus on courtroom advocacy. He has moved through changes in the legal profession from the 1950s to the present. That longevity gives him perspective on evolving procedures and on how trial practice has adapted to new rules and technologies.
He has also been part of broader bar networks in both Wisconsin and Florida. Those memberships have provided a platform for continuing legal education and professional exchange. He has engaged in the everyday work of a litigator rather than public leadership roles or academic postings. His career trajectory shows a long-term investment in practicing law across multiple venues.
Now in the later decades of his professional life, McLario continues to handle litigation matters in the jurisdictions where he is admitted. He represents clients in state and federal courts and, when appropriate, in proceedings before the U.S. Supreme Court. He currently focuses on trial litigation in state and federal courts.
