Atty. John Brendan Murdock

Atty. John Brendan Murdock

John Brendan Murdock is a lawyer practicing environmental law, civil rights, fraud and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Wesleyan University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About John Brendan Murdock at a glance

John Brendan Murdock is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at John B. Murdock. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on civil rights, consumer, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1970) and Wesleyan University (A.B., 1967). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Brendan Murdock is a lawyer practicing environmental law, civil rights, fraud and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Wesleyan University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • John practices at John B. Murdock in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Brendan Murdock's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Consumer Protection

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Brendan Murdock is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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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 Santa Monica 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 Brendan Murdock

Where is John Brendan Murdock's law office located?
John Brendan Murdock's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is John B. Murdock. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Brendan Murdock handle?
John Brendan Murdock focuses on civil rights, consumer, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Brendan Murdock practiced law?
John Brendan Murdock has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did John Brendan Murdock go to law school?
John Brendan Murdock earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact John Brendan Murdock for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1970
A.B.
Wesleyan University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971

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