Atty. John Michael Upton

Atty. John Michael Upton

John Michael Upton is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, corporate law and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Beverly Hills Beverly Hills 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (213) 823-1042

Profile Summary

About John Michael Upton at a glance

John Michael Upton is a Partner based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at Dordick Law Corporation. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1992) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1989). Serves clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Upton is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business litigation, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at Dordick Law Corporation in Beverly Hills, CA and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Upton's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Beverly Hills 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 Upton

Where is John Michael Upton's law office located?
John Michael Upton's law practice is located in Beverly Hills, California. The firm is Dordick Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Upton handle?
John Michael Upton focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Michael Upton practiced law?
John Michael Upton has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Michael Upton go to law school?
John Michael Upton earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact John Michael Upton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1992
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992

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