Atty. John Forest Hilbert

Atty. John Forest Hilbert

John Forest Hilbert is a lawyer practicing real estate litigation, business litigation, title insurance and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

San Diego San Diego 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John Forest Hilbert at a glance

John Forest Hilbert is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Hilbert Satterly Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (1982). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Forest Hilbert is a lawyer practicing real estate litigation, business litigation, title insurance and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Hilbert & Satterly LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Forest Hilbert's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

John Forest Hilbert is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Forest Hilbert is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

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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Estate & Trust Litigation

John Forest Hilbert is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 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 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 Forest Hilbert

Where is John Forest Hilbert's law office located?
John Forest Hilbert's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Hilbert Satterly Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Forest Hilbert handle?
John Forest Hilbert focuses on residential, business, real estate, bankruptcy, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Forest Hilbert practiced law?
John Forest Hilbert has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Forest Hilbert go to law school?
John Forest Hilbert earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John Forest Hilbert for a consultation?
You can contact John Forest Hilbert directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Forest Hilbert received?
John Forest Hilbert's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 1982

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