Atty. John Emmett Black

Atty. John Emmett Black

John Emmett Black is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, personal injury. John received a A.A. degree from Orange Coast College in 1977, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About John Emmett Black at a glance

John Emmett Black is a personal injury, litigation, and adr attorney based in Newport Beach, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1987). Educated at Willamette University College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Orange Coast College (A.A. University, 1977). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Emmett Black is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, personal injury
  • John received a A.A. degree from Orange Coast College in 1977, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Emmett Black's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

John Emmett Black is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

John Emmett Black is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Emmett Black is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 Newport Beach 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 Emmett Black

Where is John Emmett Black's law office located?
John Emmett Black's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Emmett Black handle?
John Emmett Black focuses on personal injury, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Emmett Black practiced law?
John Emmett Black has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Emmett Black go to law school?
John Emmett Black earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.A. University, 1977).
How can I contact John Emmett Black for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University College of Law
- 1983
A.A. University
Orange Coast College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1987

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