Atty. John Matthew Anderson

Atty. John Matthew Anderson

John Matthew Anderson is a lawyer practicing probate, business law, real estate and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1964, and has been licensed for 52 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About John Matthew Anderson at a glance

John Matthew Anderson is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and ip attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1974). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1973) and Lehigh University (B.A. Syracuse, 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Matthew Anderson is a lawyer practicing probate, business law, real estate and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1964, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Matthew Anderson's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Matthew Anderson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Matthew Anderson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Matthew Anderson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Matthew Anderson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Matthew Anderson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 San Francisco 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 Matthew Anderson

Where is John Matthew Anderson's law office located?
John Matthew Anderson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Matthew Anderson handle?
John Matthew Anderson focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Matthew Anderson practiced law?
John Matthew Anderson has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Matthew Anderson go to law school?
John Matthew Anderson earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A. Syracuse, 1964).
How can I contact John Matthew Anderson for a consultation?
You can contact John Matthew Anderson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Matthew Anderson received?
John Matthew Anderson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1973
B.A. Syracuse
Lehigh University
- 1964

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1974

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