Jon Marko

Jon Marko is the principal attorney and founder of Marko Law in Detroit, Michigan, noted for his commitment to justice in high-profile litigation. His practice spans personal injury, civil rights, employment, whistleblower and catastrophic injury cases, areas where the stakes are high and the outcome vital for clients.

Guided by Mr. Marko, the firm has delivered headline-making courtroom results, including Michigan’s record-setting $76.7 million premises-liability verdict and multiple seven-figure recoveries. On the national stage, the National Law Journal recognized him as a Trailblazer in employment law, and he was elected a Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation, an honor reserved for the top five percent of attorneys.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in history from Aquinas College, Mr. Marko pursued law at American University in Washington, D.C., graduating in the top 10 percent of his class. There, he honed his trial skills in the advocacy program and represented Michigan interests through lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill. He began his career clerking for Maryland Circuit Court Judge Michael Mason, refining his courtroom techniques. He then served under Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly at the Michigan Supreme Court, contributing to influential appellate decisions. This blend of trial and appellate experience established a solid foundation that informs his strategic approach to litigation today.

Raised in Grand Rapids, Mr. Marko’s inquisitive nature and defiance of arbitrary rules marked his youth. Teachers often urged him to “use his inside voice” and accept viewpoints he found illogical. Those early instincts to challenge authority and question injustices now drive his advocacy in the courtroom. Beyond the courtroom, he serves as a legal expert on FOX 2 Detroit, hosts the Cases Gone Wild podcast and speaks at events such as the Michigan Trial Lawyers Summit. With passion for justice and an unshakeable belief in the rule of law, he remains steadfast in advocating for those who face adversity.