John C. Clark

Mr. John Clark concentrates his practice in the areas of labor and employment law, servicing clients in both the public and private sector. Mr. Clark has been a member of the firm since 1995. In addition, Mr. Clark is a certified employment arbitrator through the American Arbitration Association overseeing complicated employment matters litigated by both public and private sector claimants.

Mr. Clark has vast experience in labor and employment law, including contract negotiations, arbitrations, employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge matters, civil rights complaints, proceedings in state and federal court, as well as matters pending before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and the National Labor Relations Board.

Mr. Clark represents a variety of public and private sector clients, including several high profile Metro Detroit cities and townships, private sector manufacturing companies, non-profit organizations as well as public and charter schools.

Mr. Clark is a long-standing member of several National, State and local legal organizations. He has authored papers and has been a presenter of a variety of labor and employment topics, as well as addressing the complicated process and procedures surrounding the appointment of Emergency Managers.

Mr. Clark’s most recent accolade is serving as a lecturer for the Public Sector Labor and Employment Relations class offered through the Masters of Public Administration program at Oakland University.Mr. Clark also serves as a Trustee for an Oakland County Township.

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John Clark, Chairman of Municipal Law Section at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, to Instruct at Oakland University

Jan 15, 2024 Firm News, John C. Clark, News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE John Clark, Chairman of Municipal Law Section at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, to Instruct at Oakland University Troy, Michigan - January 15, 2024 - John Clark, Chairman of the Municipal Law Section at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, was...

Clark, Wagner and Chubb Prevail in Court of Appeals

Aug 17, 2020 Anthony Chubb, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, John C. Clark, News

On August 13, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its decision in Frick, et al. v Hurley Medical Center, COA Dkt. No. 346747 (Mich Ct App 2020), a putative class action involving retiree healthcare benefits. The issue in Frick was whether Hurley Medical...

John C. Clark received a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating

Sep 23, 2015 Firm News, John C. Clark, Recognitions

Congratulations! John C. Clark has received a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are an objective indicator of a lawyer’s high ethical standards and professional ability,...

John Clark Appointed as Special Assistant Attorney General

Nov 12, 2012 Firm News, John C. Clark, Recognitions

John C. Clark, Partner of the law firm, Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., has been appointed as Special Assistant Attorney General of the State of Michigan. Mr. Clark concentrates his practice in the areas of labor and employment law, servicing clients in both...