Calvin & Calvin

John Calvin

Founding Partner & Head of Commercial Litigation

John's Focus & Approach

With **over 30 years of trial experience**, John Calvin leads the firm's Commercial Litigation practice, handling complex, high-stakes disputes for corporate and institutional clients. His philosophy is centered on rigorous preparation and strategic efficiency, ensuring clients achieve a definitive resolution, whether through aggressive courtroom advocacy or skilled negotiation.

He is recognized nationally for his expertise in complex contractual litigation, intellectual property disputes, and shareholder derivative actions, often representing clients in cases valued in the tens of millions of dollars.

Areas of Expertise

  • Complex Contract Disputes
  • Commercial Arbitration & Mediation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Fiduciary Duty Claims
  • Regulatory Defense

Education & Admissions

J.D., Harvard Law School

B.A., Economics, Princeton University (Magna Cum Laude)

Admissions: All State Courts of Anystate, U.S. District Court (Southern & Eastern Districts), U.S. Court of Appeals (2nd and 9th Circuits).