Atty. John Louis Viola

Atty. John Louis Viola

John Louis Viola is a lawyer practicing commercial, appeals, litigation and 4 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John Louis Viola at a glance

John Louis Viola is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), California (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia, Third, Sixth, Seventh and Ninth Circ (1991). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1979) and Columbia University (A.B., 1976). Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Louis Viola is a lawyer practicing commercial, appeals, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Louis Viola's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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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 Los Angeles 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 Louis Viola

Where is John Louis Viola's law office located?
John Louis Viola's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Louis Viola handle?
John Louis Viola focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Louis Viola practiced law?
John Louis Viola has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Louis Viola go to law school?
John Louis Viola earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact John Louis Viola for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1979
A.B.
Columbia University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia, Third, Sixth, Seventh and Ninth Circ
Admitted: 1991

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