Atty. John D. Tishler

Atty. John D. Tishler

John D. Tishler is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, emerging company & venture capital and 15 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (858) 221-4129

Profile Summary

About John D. Tishler at a glance

John D. Tishler is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, white collar, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (Inactive) (1992), Colorado (Inactive) (1993), and California (1998). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1992) and Cornell University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John D. Tishler is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, emerging company & venture capital and 15 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at Sheppard Mullin in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Tishler's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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White Collar Crimes

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Environmental Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 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 D. Tishler

Where is John D. Tishler's law office located?
John D. Tishler's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Tishler handle?
John D. Tishler focuses on business, m&a, white collar, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John D. Tishler practiced law?
John D. Tishler has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John D. Tishler go to law school?
John D. Tishler earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact John D. Tishler for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John D. Tishler received?
John D. Tishler's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1992
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois (Inactive)
Admitted: 1992
Colorado (Inactive)
Admitted: 1993
California
Admitted: 1998

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