Atty. John B. Larson

Atty. John B. Larson

Mr. Larson holds a degree in business administration and public administration from the Minnesota State University at Mankato.

Pasadena Pasadena 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (626) 365-4942 Email

Profile Summary

About John B. Larson at a glance

John B. Larson is a Managing Partner based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Larson And Gaston Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and Utah (2012). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Minnesota State University (B.S. Business, 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Central District, Federal and American Bar Associations The State Bar of California Truck Industry Defense Association California Truck Association. Serves clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Larson holds a degree in business administration and public administration from the Minnesota State University at Mankato
  • Mr. Larson attended Southwestern University School of Law and graduated in December of 1982 with honors
  • While at Southwestern, Mr. Larson was a member of the Moot Count Team
  • Since spring 1983, he has been practicing in the area of insurance defense, insurance coverage, transportation matters, including cargo liability matters and commercial litigation, and employment including wage & hour matters
  • He has litigated and tried commercial cases, general liability matters, construction defect matters, product liability matters, insurance coverage matters and general tort liability cases, including toxic tort litigation and coverage litigation arising from toxic tort claims
  • Additionally, Mr. Larson has represented a number of governmental agencies with respect to governmental tort liability
  • His published decisions include Stonewall Ins
  • Co. v
  • The City of Palos Verdes Estates, et al. (1998) 23 Cal
  • App. 4th 989 and Shannon v
  • Sims Service Center, Inc. (1985) 164 Cal
  • App. 3rd 907
  • Mr. Larson has authored continuing education programs regarding insurance coverage issues, current trends in construction defect litigation and a basic primer on civil litigation: “Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Basics”
  • Recently, the Californian Department of Insurance re-certified 2 of Mr. Larson’s courses for the Continuing Education for the Insurance Industry: “Additional Insured, Crawford, Subrogation…Who’s on First” and The Importance of Being Earnest: Why Ethical Decision-Making Matters
  • Additionally, Mr. Larson has presented programs to various organizations on insurance and general liability matters
  • He has also addressed transportation groups on current topics in the transportation industry
  • Mr. Larson is a member of the State Bars of California and Utah
  • He belongs to the key state and federal bar associations and is a member of the Truck Insurance Defense Association, The California Trucking Association and Transportation Lawyers Association
  • In 1988, he was appointed by the Los Angeles Superior Court as an Arbitrator and Mediator
  • Mr. Larson has also conducted private mediations on complicated transportation issues
  • Representative Cases • Stonewall Insurance Company, v
  • City of Palos Verdes, 46 Ca4th 1810, 1996, Cal.App.Ct., 626-365-4942 • Shannon v
  • Sims, 164 Ca3rd 907, 1985, Cal.App.Ct., 626-365-4942 Representative Clients • The Salvation Army • SHS Developers • Swiss Re Scottsdale Ins
  • Co. References • American Express Co. • Russell, Hancock, Jefferies & Gaston Classes/Seminars • Presented programs to various organizations on insurance and general liability matters Professional Associations and Memberships • State and Federal Bar Associations, Member, Present • Truck Insurance Defense Association, Member, Present • The California Trucking Association, Member, Present • The American Truck Association, Member, Present • Transportation Lawyers Association, Member, Present • Los Angeles Superior Court, Arbitrator and Mediator

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Larson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Larson 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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Business & Corporate Law

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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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 Pasadena 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 venue, 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 B. Larson

Where is John B. Larson's law office located?
John B. Larson's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. The firm is Larson And Gaston Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Larson handle?
John B. Larson focuses on personal injury, business, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John B. Larson practiced law?
John B. Larson has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John B. Larson go to law school?
John B. Larson earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. Business, 1976).
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What awards or recognition has John B. Larson received?
John B. Larson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1982
B.S. Business
Minnesota State University
- 1976

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
Utah
Admitted: 2012

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