Atty. John Emmet Kavanagh

Atty. John Emmet Kavanagh

John Emmet Kavanagh is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, bankruptcy, mass torts and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Daly City Daly City 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Emmet Kavanagh at a glance

John Emmet Kavanagh is a bankruptcy, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Daly City, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991), and Wisconsin (1993). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1991) and San Francisco State University (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in Daly City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Emmet Kavanagh is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, bankruptcy, mass torts and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices in Daly City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Emmet Kavanagh's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Daly City 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 Emmet Kavanagh

Where is John Emmet Kavanagh's law office located?
John Emmet Kavanagh's law practice is located in Daly City, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Emmet Kavanagh handle?
John Emmet Kavanagh focuses on bankruptcy, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Emmet Kavanagh practiced law?
John Emmet Kavanagh has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Emmet Kavanagh go to law school?
John Emmet Kavanagh earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1991
B.A.
San Francisco State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993

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