John P. Gonzales

Shareholder

John is a shareholder in the Philadelphia office of Marshall Dennehey. He practices in the areas of civil rights, municipal liability, school claims and employment law.

John has represented police officers and public officials in state and federal court in all aspects of civil rights litigation including claims involving use of force, wrongful arrest and land use. In addition, John has represented public and private employers in wrongful discharge, employment discrimination and defamation claims from administrative proceedings through trial. John has tried dozens of cases in state and federal courts and argued cases before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

In addition to his trial work, John has presented numerous seminars to police departments, law firms and government agencies in the areas of police practices, civil rights issues and municipal liability. He has consulted with police departments concerning the development of policies and procedures and provided advice and guidance to employers concerning employment-related matters.

John received his juris doctor from Temple University School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, and graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Arts in history and philosophy and a Master of Arts in history. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

Admissions
Pennsylvania
1994
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
1994
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
2000
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
2006
Education
Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1993)
University of Scranton (B.A., 1989; M.A. 1989)
Honors & awards
AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®
The Best Lawyers in America©, Employment Law – Management
2024-2025
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2019-2020, 2023-2024
Associations & memberships
Montgomery County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Year joined
1994