John has practiced law since 1990 after graduating Cum Laude from the Indiana School of Law. 

In his professional career, John was a member of the Chair of the New Lawyer’s Division of the Oregon State Bar Association.  He has also served as President of the Yamhill County Bar Association and was a member of the State Bar’s Strategic Planning Committee as well as the Chief Justice’s Future of the Court Committee.

John joined the law firm known as Brown, Tarlow, Bridges & Palmer, PC, in 1994, and is now a managing partner of the firm.  His practice primarily focuses on representing business, land use and assisting clients with personal injury and medical malpractice matters.