John Boundas

In 2004 John was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma while trying a case. “It was my third straight trial in a row in Philadelphia. I didn’t feel well and thought, ‘OK, this is what stress is like.’”

A nurse/paralegal working on the case saw him going upstairs and noticed he had to stop midway. She convinced him to see a doctor who found a large mass in his chest during surgery which turned out to be cancer.

Never one to take it easy, John endured regular chemo sessions and a period of daily radiation, which helped him fight his way into remission just seven months after his initial diagnosis.

During his fight, there were many times that John was out of the office, too weak to work. “The firm was supportive and helpful. It is a family around here, and that is what we extend to our clients; a family atmosphere. I think that makes us different from other firms, and while I was out fighting, I experienced the other side of that, the support, understanding, and encouragement that we reserve for clients.”

John received extra encouragement when he got a visit from the firm’s founding partner, John Eddie Williams. “John Eddie flew up to see me after my surgery and threatened to take away my Blackberry if I tried to do any work.”

The Chicago native and University of Michigan grad gained perspective during this time. “I see the big picture and realize that people do not need to be hurt or affected so others can cut corners just to make outrageous profits. That is why we do what we do. We try to make sure that people can stand up against companies, corporations, and individuals that have mistreated them or been negligent.”