Atty. John Arthur Finley

Atty. John Arthur Finley

John Arthur Finley is a lawyer practicing labor management law, sports law, entertainment law and 4 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

San Diego San Diego 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John Arthur Finley at a glance

John Arthur Finley is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at John A. Finley. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1983) and Stanford University (A.B., 1978). Active member of San Diego County and American (Member, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 1983) Bar Associations The State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Arthur Finley is a lawyer practicing labor management law, sports law, entertainment law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at John A. Finley in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Arthur Finley's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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

John Arthur Finley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Diego 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 Arthur Finley

Where is John Arthur Finley's law office located?
John Arthur Finley's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is John A. Finley. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Arthur Finley handle?
John Arthur Finley focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Arthur Finley practiced law?
John Arthur Finley has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Arthur Finley go to law school?
John Arthur Finley earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact John Arthur Finley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1983
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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