Atty. John M. Drath
John M. Drath is a lawyer practicing professional liability defense, personal injury defense, complex litigation and 2 other areas of law.
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John M. Drath is a personal injury, litigation, and adr attorney based in Emeryville, California. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in California (1970), Colorado (1971), and Montana (1993). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1969) and University of Washington (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California Northern California Association of Defense Counsel (President, 1992-1993) Defense Research Institute American Board of Trial Advocates Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. Serands clients in Emeryville, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M. Drath is a lawyer practicing professional liability defense, personal injury defense, complex litigation and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years
- John practices in Emeryville, CA
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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.
John M. Drath is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John M. Drath is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
John M. Drath is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
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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 Emeryville 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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