Atty. John Joseph Coppinger

Atty. John Joseph Coppinger

John Joseph Coppinger is a lawyer practicing complex commercial real estate, development and land use law, real estate finance and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Santa Clara in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Oakland Oakland 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Coppinger at a glance

John Joseph Coppinger is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1981) and University of Santa Clara (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Joseph Coppinger is a lawyer practicing complex commercial real estate, development and land use law, real estate finance and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Santa Clara in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Coppinger's Areas of Practice

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

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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Commercial Real Estate

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Land Use & Zoning

John Joseph Coppinger 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 Oakland 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 Joseph Coppinger

Where is John Joseph Coppinger's law office located?
John Joseph Coppinger's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Donahue Fitzgerald LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Coppinger handle?
John Joseph Coppinger focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Joseph Coppinger practiced law?
John Joseph Coppinger has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Joseph Coppinger go to law school?
John Joseph Coppinger earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact John Joseph Coppinger for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Joseph Coppinger received?
John Joseph Coppinger's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara
- 1981
B.S.
University of Santa Clara
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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