Atty. John Paul Thyken
John P. Thyken is an Associate at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP.
Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving Burlingame, CA · 14+ Years Experience
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About John Paul Thyken at a Glance
John Paul Thyken is a Partner based in Burlingame, California, practicing at Cotchett Pitre And Mccarthy Llp. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, class action, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. (—) and Santa Clara University (—). Active member of San Mateo County Bar Association. Serves clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Paul Thyken
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
John Paul Thyken's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Paul Thyken handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlingame.
Wrongful Death in Burlingame
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Personal Injury in Burlingame
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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Employment Law in Burlingame
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Paul Thyken is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Class Action in Burlingame
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Consumer Protection in Burlingame
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlingame
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 Burlingame 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.
Burlingame Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlingame-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Burlingame Choose John Paul Thyken
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Paul Thyken's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, employment, class action, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Paul Thyken brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and employment, John Paul Thyken can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlingame
A Burlingame-based practice means John Paul Thyken attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John Paul Thyken Handles in Burlingame
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