Atty. John Patrick McCarthy

Atty. John Patrick McCarthy

John Patrick McCarthy is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, tort litigation, subrogation law and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Patrick McCarthy at a glance

John Patrick McCarthy is a personal injury, litigation, insurance, and adr attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1982), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1982). Educated at Lincoln University (J.D., 1976) and California State University at Sacramento (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Patrick McCarthy is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, tort litigation, subrogation law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from California State University at Sacramento in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Patrick McCarthy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Patrick McCarthy 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.

John Patrick McCarthy is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

John Patrick McCarthy is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Patrick McCarthy is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Patrick McCarthy is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Sacramento 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 Patrick McCarthy

Where is John Patrick McCarthy's law office located?
John Patrick McCarthy's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Patrick McCarthy handle?
John Patrick McCarthy focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Patrick McCarthy practiced law?
John Patrick McCarthy has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Patrick McCarthy go to law school?
John Patrick McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact John Patrick McCarthy for a consultation?
You can contact John Patrick McCarthy 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 Patrick McCarthy received?
John Patrick McCarthy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Lincoln University
- 1976
B.S.
California State University at Sacramento
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1982

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