John R. Bamford '99

---

Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth, & Wynner, PC (NPW) announced that John R. Bamford '99 has been elevated to shareholder of the firm effective July 1.

Bamford is an experienced, successful litigator who has prosecuted and defended complex business disputes in federal courts, state courts and in arbitration. Since joining NPW in 2017, he has successfully defended numerous complex business litigation cases, including obtaining a compete defense verdict for a financial advisor alleged to have mismanaged client accounts in 2019, obtaining a favorable settlement for a business owner against multi-million dollar claims of fraud and misappropriation of intellectual property in 2020 and, in 2021, obtaining a complete dismissal of alter ego claims against owners of a distressed company who were facing personal liability for judgments entered against the company.

In addition, Bamford advises and defends employers in various employment matters. He also has considerable specialized experience representing investment advisors and broker-dealers in FINRA arbitrations and enforcement proceedings.

"John is an outstanding litigator and professional. His skills are exceptional," Executive Committee Member Mike Wildermuth said. "It is with great pleasure that we add him as a shareholder of the firm."

Bamford earned his B.A. in history and received his J.D., cum laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2003.