Atty. John Anthony Colistra

Atty. John Anthony Colistra

John Anthony Colistra is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, small business and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Chapman College in 1959, and has been licensed for 57 years.

San Jose San Jose 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About John Anthony Colistra at a glance

John Anthony Colistra is a Member based in San Jose, California, practicing at Law Offices of John Anthony Colistra. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1969). Educated at Chapman College (B.A. Lincoln, 1959). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Anthony Colistra is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, small business and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Chapman College in 1959, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • John practices at Law Offices of John Anthony Colistra in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Anthony Colistra's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Anthony Colistra is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Anthony Colistra is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Jose 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 Anthony Colistra

Where is John Anthony Colistra's law office located?
John Anthony Colistra's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Law Offices of John Anthony Colistra. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Anthony Colistra handle?
John Anthony Colistra focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Anthony Colistra practiced law?
John Anthony Colistra has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did John Anthony Colistra go to law school?
John Anthony Colistra earned their education at (B.A. Lincoln, 1959).
How can I contact John Anthony Colistra for a consultation?
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Education

B.A. Lincoln
Chapman College
- 1959

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1969

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