John "Jack" Hardwick
About John Hardwick
John Hardwick is a lawyer based in Centennial, CO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. John Hardwick is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Centennial, Colorado
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Johnson Bakken Smith PC
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Centennial, CO
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