Atty. John Robert Lawless

Atty. John Robert Lawless

John Robert Lawless is a lawyer practicing solo & small firm, chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Robert Lawless at a glance

John Robert Lawless is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on formation, chapter 7, chapter 13, business, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 2002) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Robert Lawless is a lawyer practicing solo & small firm, chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • John practices at King & Spalding LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Robert Lawless's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Robert Lawless handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

John Robert Lawless is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in California →

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

John Robert Lawless is one of 6,375 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Robert Lawless is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Robert Lawless is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Robert Lawless

Where is John Robert Lawless's law office located?
John Robert Lawless's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is King & Spalding LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Robert Lawless handle?
John Robert Lawless focuses on formation, chapter 7, chapter 13, business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Robert Lawless practiced law?
John Robert Lawless has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did John Robert Lawless go to law school?
John Robert Lawless earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact John Robert Lawless for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 2002
B.A.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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