Atty. John B. Larson
Mr. Larson holds a degree in business administration and public administration from the Minnesota State University at Mankato.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Pasadena, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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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.
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About John B. Larson
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Larson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pasadena.
Personal Injury in Pasadena
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 in Pasadena
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Construction Law in Pasadena
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Product Liability in Pasadena
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Civil Litigation in Pasadena
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Pasadena
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.
Pasadena Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pasadena-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pasadena Choose John B. Larson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John B. Larson's practice in the field of personal injury, business, construction, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John B. Larson brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Utah, John B. Larson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and construction, John B. Larson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pasadena
A Pasadena-based practice means John B. Larson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John B. Larson Handles in Pasadena
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