Atty. John Holt Sears
John Holt Sears is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate, land use and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1959, and has been licensed for 60 years.
Profile Summary
About John Holt Sears at a glance
John Holt Sears is a business, real estate, commercial re, m&a, and zoning attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in California (1966). Educated at University of California, Berkeley (B.S., 1959) and University of California, Berkeley J.D. 1965 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Member, American Bar Association (Business Section) •Member, California State Bar Association (Real Estate Section) •Member, San Francisco Bar Association •Served as Lieutenant in the United States Army, 1959-1962. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- John Holt Sears is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate, land use and 6 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1959, and has been licensed for 60 years
- John practices in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
John Holt Sears's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Holt Sears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Holt Sears is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Holt Sears is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
John Holt Sears is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in California →
John Holt Sears is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →
John Holt Sears is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Francisco 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.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Francisco or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about John Holt Sears
Where is John Holt Sears's law office located?
What practice areas does John Holt Sears handle?
How long has John Holt Sears practiced law?
Where did John Holt Sears go to law school?
How can I contact John Holt Sears for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has John Holt Sears received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.