Atty. John A. Sebastinelli

Atty. John A. Sebastinelli

John Sebastinelli is a highly sought-after attorney in the insurance regulatory arena, with more than 30 years of experience, handling matters in almost every aspect of the insurance sector. John focuses his practice on California insurance regulatory law matters, counseling property/casualty and life/health insurers and other insurance-related organizations on a vast array of regulatory, transactional and compliance issues including licensing, mergers and acquisitions, retail and surplus line brokerages, and insurance company and reinsurance transactions.

San Francisco San Francisco 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About John A. Sebastinelli at a glance

John A. Sebastinelli is a Shareholder based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on government and insurance. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern, Central (1987). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of San Francisco (B.S. University, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of •Member, Board of Education, Archdiocese of San Francisco •Chair, Fairmont Homeowners' Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Sebastinelli is a highly sought-after attorney in the insurance regulatory arena, with more than 30 years of experience, handling matters in almost every aspect of the insurance sector
  • John focuses his practice on California insurance regulatory law matters, counseling property/casualty and life/health insurers and other insurance-related organizations on a vast array of regulatory, transactional and compliance issues including licensing, mergers and acquisitions, retail and surplus line brokerages, and insurance company and reinsurance transactions
  • Concentrations •Health, disability and life policy filings •Property and casualty insurance rate and form filings •Risk retention and purchasing group registrations •Surplus line insurance companies policy development and filings •Market conduct and claims examinations •Special Investigative Units (SUI) and Proposition 103 compliance •Reinsurance •Purchase and sale of product lines •Holding company filings •Compliance with Departments of Insurance Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, Best Lawyers in America Top Listed - Government Relations, 2018

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Sebastinelli's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 A. Sebastinelli

Where is John A. Sebastinelli's law office located?
John A. Sebastinelli's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Sebastinelli handle?
John A. Sebastinelli focuses on government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John A. Sebastinelli practiced law?
John A. Sebastinelli has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John A. Sebastinelli go to law school?
John A. Sebastinelli earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S. University, 1981).
How can I contact John A. Sebastinelli for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John A. Sebastinelli received?
John A. Sebastinelli's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1986
B.S. University
University of San Francisco
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern, Central
Admitted: 1987

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