Atty. John A. Joannes

Atty. John A. Joannes

John A. Joannes is a lawyer practicing business immigration, academic visas, researcher immigration and 4 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About John A. Joannes at a glance

John A. Joannes is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at John A Joannes. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, and education. Admitted to practice in California (1965) and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D. P.A., 1962) and Occidental College (A.B. University, 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chair: Immigration Section, 1980-1981 International Law Section, 1983-1984 Immigration Legal Assistance Project Committee, 1987-2008) and American (Chair, Immigration, Naturalization and Aliens Committee, Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Section, Los Angeles County. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John A. Joannes is a lawyer practicing business immigration, academic visas, researcher immigration and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Occidental College in 1956, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices at John A. Joannes in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Joannes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Immigration Law

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Education Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Los Angeles 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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Where is John A. Joannes's law office located?
John A. Joannes's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is John A Joannes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Joannes handle?
John A. Joannes focuses on employment, immigration, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John A. Joannes practiced law?
John A. Joannes has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John A. Joannes go to law school?
John A. Joannes earned their education at (J.D. P.A., 1962); (A.B. University, 1956).
How can I contact John A. Joannes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John A. Joannes received?
John A. Joannes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. P.A.
University of Southern California
- 1962
A.B. University
Occidental College
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974

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