Atty. John Howard Upton

Atty. John Howard Upton

John Howard Upton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, animal & dog bites, spinal cord injury and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Howard Upton at a glance

John Howard Upton is a Managing Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Morey And Upton Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, tbi/sci, dog bites, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1988) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1988). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Irvine (B.A. Pol., 1985). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Howard Upton is a lawyer practicing personal injury, animal & dog bites, spinal cord injury and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Irvine in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Morey & Upton, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Howard Upton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Howard Upton 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John Howard Upton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

John Howard Upton is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in California →

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

John Howard Upton is one of 8,510 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

John Howard Upton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse 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 Costa Mesa 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 Howard Upton

Where is John Howard Upton's law office located?
John Howard Upton's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Morey And Upton Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Howard Upton handle?
John Howard Upton focuses on personal injury, employment, tbi/sci, dog bites, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Howard Upton practiced law?
John Howard Upton has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Howard Upton go to law school?
John Howard Upton earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Pol., 1985).
How can I contact John Howard Upton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- 1988
B.A. Pol.
University of California at Irvine
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1988

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