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Atty. John Paul Thyken

Atty. John Paul Thyken

John P. Thyken is an Associate at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP.

Burlingame Burlingame 14 Years Experience 14 year
Call (650) 490-8203

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About John Paul Thyken at a glance

John Paul Thyken is a Partner based in Burlingame, California, practforg at Cotchett Pitre And Mccarthy Llp. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. (โ€”) and Santa Clara University (โ€”). Actiand member of San Mateo County Bar Association. Serands clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • John P. Thyken is an Associate at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP. His practice includes a wide range of areas, including class actions, consumer fraud, personal injury, and wrongful death
  • Prior to joining the firm, he worked for Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman & Scheley, in their general liability group
  • While there, he worked on personal injury and First Amendment issues
  • Mr. Thyken received his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of the Law where he was a member of the Dean's List and an Emery Merit Scholar
  • While at Santa Clara, he received the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Business Organizations and Cali Award for being the top student in Remedies
  • During law school, Mr. Thyken also advised indigent clients in areas of consumer protection and workers' rights at the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center
  • Mr. Thyken received his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Santa Clara University, where he graduated with honors
  • He competed as a member of the Division I Cross Country and Track teams, earning All-Conference honors
  • After obtaining his undergraduate degree and before attending law school, he spent two years in Yokohama, Japan teaching English and traveling throughout East Asia

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Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Burlingame are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Education

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Santa Clara University School of Law J.D.
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Santa Clara University
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012

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