Atty. John H Garvin

Atty. John H Garvin

John H Garvin is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, workers compensation defense law, personal injury law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Pleasanton Pleasanton 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About John H Garvin at a glance

John H Garvin is a Member based in Pleasanton, California, practicing at John H. Garvin. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1966). Educated at Golden Gate University LL.B. (—) and University of California B.S. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of California Eastern Alameda County and Alameda County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Pleasanton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John H Garvin is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, workers compensation defense law, personal injury law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • John practices at John H. Garvin in Pleasanton, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John H Garvin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John H Garvin 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.

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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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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John H Garvin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

John H Garvin is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Pleasanton 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 H Garvin

Where is John H Garvin's law office located?
John H Garvin's law practice is located in Pleasanton, California. The firm is John H. Garvin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H Garvin handle?
John H Garvin focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John H Garvin practiced law?
John H Garvin has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did John H Garvin go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John H Garvin received?
John H Garvin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Golden Gate University LL.B.
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University of California B.S.
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1966

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