Atty. John Michael Devine

Atty. John Michael Devine

John Michael Devine is a lawyer practicing business litigation, labor law, employment law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Santa Ana Santa Ana 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (626) 268-1613

Profile Summary

About John Michael Devine at a glance

John Michael Devine is an Of Counsel based in Santa Ana, California, practicing at Lerner & McDonald. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1982), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1987). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County (Member, Business and Corporate Law Section) and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Devine is a lawyer practicing business litigation, labor law, employment law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Lerner & McDonald in Santa Ana, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Devine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Devine 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.

John Michael Devine is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Michael Devine is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

John Michael Devine is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

John Michael Devine is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Santa Ana 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 venue, 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 Michael Devine

Where is John Michael Devine's law office located?
John Michael Devine's law practice is located in Santa Ana, California. The firm is Lerner & McDonald. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Devine handle?
John Michael Devine focuses on employment, business, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Michael Devine practiced law?
John Michael Devine has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Michael Devine go to law school?
John Michael Devine earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John Michael Devine for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Devine 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 Michael Devine received?
John Michael Devine's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1982
B.A.
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1987
Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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