Atty. John M. Schau

Atty. John M. Schau

John M. Schau is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, litigation and 1 other area of law.

Vista Vista 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Schau at a glance

John M. Schau is a business, real estate, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Vista, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Western Michigan University (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Vista, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. Schau is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices in Vista, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Schau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Schau 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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Civil Litigation

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

John M. Schau is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Vista 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 M. Schau

Where is John M. Schau's law office located?
John M. Schau's law practice is located in Vista, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Schau handle?
John M. Schau focuses on business, real estate, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John M. Schau practiced law?
John M. Schau has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John M. Schau go to law school?
John M. Schau earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John M. Schau for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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