Atty. John Paul Hardy

Atty. John Paul Hardy

John Paul Hardy is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, personal injury law, civil rights and 1 other area of law. John received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1958, and has been licensed for 61 years.

Nevada City Nevada City 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About John Paul Hardy at a glance

John Paul Hardy is a Member based in Nevada City, California, practicing at John Hardy. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1965). Educated at Boalt Hall, University of California (J.D., 1964) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Nevada City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Paul Hardy is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, personal injury law, civil rights and 1 other area of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1958, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • John practices at John Hardy in Nevada City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Hardy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Paul Hardy 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 Paul Hardy is one of 264,852 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 Paul Hardy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Paul Hardy is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Nevada City 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 Paul Hardy

Where is John Paul Hardy's law office located?
John Paul Hardy's law practice is located in Nevada City, California. The firm is John Hardy. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Hardy handle?
John Paul Hardy focuses on personal injury, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Paul Hardy practiced law?
John Paul Hardy has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did John Paul Hardy go to law school?
John Paul Hardy earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (A.B., 1958).
How can I contact John Paul Hardy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Paul Hardy received?
John Paul Hardy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall, University of California
- 1964
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1965

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