His practice focuses on the defense of public entities and transportation concerns; on insurance coverage and on white-collar and firearms issues. He has successfully handled corporate and real estate litigation of several high profile disputes in the Central Pennsylvania area.  John is also a member of the U.S. Middle District Court's Criminal Justice Act Panel. He also represents clients accused of federal and white collar crimes.

 

John is a decorated U.S. Army veteran of the Gulf War, where he managed legal issues for the Army in occupied Iraqi territory during the ground conflict. While on active duty in the Judge Advocate General's Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Yaninek tried numerous criminal cases at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He now serves in the United States Army Reserve with the U.S. Army War College.

 

John is active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.