Atty. John Podesta
John Podesta is a lawyer practicing insurance & reinsurance coverage, commercial litigation, general liability & casualty. John received a degree from University of San Frasncisco, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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John Podesta is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, District of Nevada U.S. District Court, Southern, Central, Northern (1991) and Nevada (2000). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law law (—) and University of San Frasncisco (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships & Affiliations Co-committee chair for Construction Insurance Sub-committee of the American Bar Association Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance San Mateo County Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Podesta is a lawyer practicing insurance & reinsurance coverage, commercial litigation, general liability & casualty
- John received a degree from University of San Frasncisco, and has been licensed for 35 years
- John practices at Wilson Elser in San Francisco, CA and 1 other location
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 San Francisco 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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