Atty. John Martin Rea

Atty. John Martin Rea

John Martin Rea is a lawyer practicing insurance, civil rights, consumer protection and 5 other areas of law. John received a degree from New York Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About John Martin Rea at a glance

John Martin Rea is a securities, tbi/sci, civil rights, consumer, and insurance attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in California (1970). Educated at New York Univ SOL New York NY Georgetown Univ Washington DC (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Martin Rea is a lawyer practicing insurance, civil rights, consumer protection and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from New York Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Martin Rea's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

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Civil Rights

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Consumer Protection

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Insurance Law

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John Martin Rea is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Berkeley 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 Martin Rea

Where is John Martin Rea's law office located?
John Martin Rea's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Martin Rea handle?
John Martin Rea focuses on securities, tbi/sci, civil rights, consumer, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Martin Rea practiced law?
John Martin Rea has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John Martin Rea go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John Martin Rea received?
John Martin Rea's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

New York Univ SOL New York NY Georgetown Univ Washington DC
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1970

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