Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 
John Kreutzer has spent nearly thirty years defending employers in litigation that threatens their operations and reputation—discrimination claims, wage and hour class actions, trade secret disputes, and breach of restrictive covenant cases. His practice balances courtroom savvy with the daily counseling that prevents lawsuits: advising on terminations, documenting performance issues, and navigating leave requests under conflicting state and federal frameworks. Clients appreciate that John is tenacious, someone who communicates options and risks clearly so business leaders can make informed decisions.
Beyond employment law, John handles commercial disputes, including those involving unlawful trade practices, Limited Liability Company dissolution, False Claims Act allegations, and tax controversies related to 1031 exchanges. His residential landlord-tenant and Fair Housing work adds another dimension to his already deep bench of expertise—he knows how discrimination laws operate outside the employment context and how investigative agencies approach pattern-and-practice claims. John's class action defense experience is also particularly valuable for employers facing systemic wage and hour allegations, where the stakes multiply with each additional plaintiff and the cost of defense can exceed the underlying exposure.
