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Atty. John L Cardoza

Atty. John L Cardoza

John L Cardoza is a lawyer practicing business law. John received a B.E. degree from Yale University in 1954, and has been licensed for 66 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 66 yrs experience 66 year
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About John L Cardoza at a glance

John L Cardoza is an Of Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (1960). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (LL.B., 1959) and Yale University (B.E., 1954). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John L Cardoza is a lawyer practicing business law
  • John received a B.E. degree from Yale University in 1954, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • John practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John L Cardoza's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L Cardoza 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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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 Palo Alto 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 L Cardoza

Where is John L Cardoza's law office located?
John L Cardoza's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L Cardoza handle?
John L Cardoza focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John L Cardoza practiced law?
John L Cardoza has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did John L Cardoza go to law school?
John L Cardoza earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (B.E., 1954).
How can I contact John L Cardoza for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
- 1959
B.E.
Yale University
- 1954

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1960

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