Atty. John David Pernick

Atty. John David Pernick

John David Pernick is a lawyer practicing accountant defense, class actions, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Jose San Jose 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John David Pernick at a glance

John David Pernick is a Partner based in San Jose, California, practicing at Bergeson LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1991). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1991) and Harvard College (B.A., 1988). Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John David Pernick is a lawyer practicing accountant defense, class actions, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Bergeson LLP in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John David Pernick's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Pernick 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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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Jose 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 David Pernick

Where is John David Pernick's law office located?
John David Pernick's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Bergeson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Pernick handle?
John David Pernick focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John David Pernick practiced law?
John David Pernick has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John David Pernick go to law school?
John David Pernick earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact John David Pernick for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Harvard College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1991

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