John Cusmano

Location: Bingham Farms, Michigan
Phone: (248) 540-3100
Fax: (248) 540-3136
Email: Email Me

John Cusmano is a talented and experienced litigator and appellate attorney with experience in both state and federal courts.

He has a proven track record of analyzing complex legal matters and maximizing results for his clients. John also has extensive appellate experience, handling cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

John began his legal career with the Michigan Court of Appeals Research Division before serving as a Law Clerk for both Michigan Supreme Court Justice Maura Corrigan and Justice Brian Zahra.

Before coming to Harris Altman, worked for a civil litigation defense firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and insurance coverage as well as serving as General Counsel for a large, closely held steel transportation and distribution company.

John’s diverse experience provides him with valuable insight to expertly frame legal issues and arguments before judges and juries to his clients’ advantage.
At Harris Altman, John uses his deep knowledge of the law to advocate for and protect the rights of his clients to help them obtain the recovery they deserve.

Bar Admissions

• State of Michigan
• Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Education

• Wayne State University College of Law
  – Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 2008
  – Survey Editor, Wayne Law Review
  – Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
  – Lombard Fellowship
• University of Michigan
  – Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Psychology, with distinction, 2005

Honors & Awards

• Michigan Super Lawyer – Appellate – 2025 & 2026
• Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2023