About John L
John L Fink earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, receiving his J.D. in 2011. He came through a rigorous program in a state far from where he now practices, but his legal education laid a clear foundation for work in both state and federal fora. His academic record placed him among peers who would go on to practice across a variety of legal disciplines.
After completing law school, Fink entered legal practice and became associated with Fink Law. Over the years he has maintained a practical approach to casework, relying on careful preparation and courtroom presence. Colleagues describe his manner as straightforward, the kind of lawyer who treats filings and hearings as matters of detail rather than spectacle.
Fink is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Those admissions allow him to move between state trial courts and federal appellate proceedings as client matters require. He has handled filings and oral arguments in both trial and appellate settings, and he navigates procedural differences between state and federal systems as part of the job.
At Fink Law he works on a range of matters that bring clients into state and federal court. He prepares briefs, argues motions, and manages discovery. He also advises on procedural strategy and appellate deadlines when a case moves beyond the trial level. His courtroom work is paired with client counseling outside the courtroom, where practical next steps often determine a case’s course.
Peers note that Fink’s practice reflects steady courtroom experience rather than a single flashy case. He tends to work with individual clients and small organizations that need hands-on legal assistance in Massachusetts. Workload varies; some months are heavy with filings and hearings, others are spent drafting appellate briefs and conducting legal research.
He continues to practice through Fink Law, handling matters that proceed in Massachusetts state courts and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He currently maintains an active practice at Fink Law focused on litigation and appellate work in Massachusetts and the First Circuit.
