Atty. John Arrington Lofton

Atty. John Arrington Lofton

Mr. Lofton is a passionate advocate for employee rights and consumer protection.

Oakland Oakland 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (341) 202-3372 Book Appointment

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About John Arrington Lofton at a glance

John Arrington Lofton is an Of Counsel based in Oakland, California, practicing at Aiman-Smith & Marcy. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, School of Law-Boalt Hall (J.D., 2002) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1998). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Lofton is a passionate advocate for employee rights and consumer protection
  • He earned his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall)
  • Early in his career, he clerked for Chief Justice Veasey of the Delaware Supreme Court and co-authored the article, “Computer Security Publications: Information Economics, Shifting Liability and the First Amendment” (Whittier Law Review, Vol. 24, No. 1)
  • Today, Mr. Lofton focuses exclusively on plaintiff-side employment law and consumer fraud cases
  • He represents individuals in California facing issues such as workplace discrimination and harassment, wage and hour violations, employee misclassification, and other abuses of employee rights
  • His work also extends to advocating for uniform laws that better protect workers across industries
  • Committed to leveling the playing field, Mr. Lofton fights for those who have been wronged by large corporations, unscrupulous employers, and entities that seek to defraud the public
  • With a deep understanding of California employee rights, he works tirelessly to ensure fairness, dignity, and justice for every client he serves

Practice Areas Explained

John Arrington Lofton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Arrington Lofton 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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Consumer Protection

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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 Oakland 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 Arrington Lofton

Where is John Arrington Lofton's law office located?
John Arrington Lofton's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Aiman-Smith & Marcy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Arrington Lofton handle?
John Arrington Lofton focuses on employment, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Arrington Lofton practiced law?
John Arrington Lofton has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did John Arrington Lofton go to law school?
John Arrington Lofton earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley, School of Law-Boalt Hall
- 2002
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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