Atty. John G. Busby

Atty. John G. Busby

John G. Busby practices at Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP Read Full Bio

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About John G. Busby at a glance

John G. Busby is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, ip, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1979), and California (1981). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1978) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Barbara County and American (Member, Section on Taxation) Bar Associations State Bar of California State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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John G. Busby practices at Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

John G. Busby's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John G. Busby is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John G. Busby is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Santa Barbara 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 G. Busby

Where is John G. Busby's law office located?
John G. Busby's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John G. Busby handle?
John G. Busby focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, ip, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John G. Busby practiced law?
John G. Busby has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John G. Busby go to law school?
John G. Busby earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact John G. Busby for a consultation?
You can contact John G. Busby 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 G. Busby received?
John G. Busby's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1978
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979
California
Admitted: 1981

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