Atty. John R Fuchs

Atty. John R Fuchs

Mr. Fuchs obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1968 and a Law Degree from the University of Southern California in 1978.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About John R Fuchs at a glance

John R Fuchs is a wrongful termination, divorce, copyright, wrongful death, and business attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Fuchs Law Group. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1978), District of Columbia (1987), and Florida (1988). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1978) and Columbia University (B.S., 1968). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Fuchs obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1968 and a Law Degree from the University of Southern California in 1978
  • After an initial stint following gradulation from Columbia, as an engineer for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, I migrated to Los Angleles and was Technical Editor of Hot Rod Magazine and Engineering Editor for Motor Trend Magazine, from 1971-74, before obtaining my law degree in 1978
  • I started my law career at Latham & Watkins from 1978-81 and have had a my own law firm or a small partnership since 1983
  • I am an avid car enthusiast and over the years have owned several Porsches, several Mercedes, a Ferrari, and most recently a Dodge Viper GTS
  • I have regularly participated in track events and for nearly 20 years have been a navigator in the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada, in the 150 mile per hour class
  • I am an active member of Checkered Flag 200, a support group for the Petersen Automotive Museum, and I have handled a number of lawsuits and disputes involving collector cars such as Ferraris, Porsches and even some old race cars, as well as many business disputes, financing disputes and construction defects cases
  • My associate, Gail Gilfillan, is a UCLA graduate and obtained her law degree from Pepperdine University in 1993
  • She has been with me for the entirety of her law career and is a terrific lawyer and a compliment to our business litigation and construction defect practice
  • Our past clients include the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Vally, Tower Hemotology and Oncology Medical Group, MaxPro Leasing, Classic Financial Corporation, Scharff Construction Co., Kriek Construction, Victoria Montana, ProMedia, Inc., Adoption Pro, Inc., Titan Spark Plug Co., Isuzu Trucks of America, Revolution Motorsports, Tillack & Co., and Hunting Ridge Motors

Practice Areas Explained

John R Fuchs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R Fuchs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Copyright Law

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Wrongful Death

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 Los Angeles 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 R Fuchs

Where is John R Fuchs's law office located?
John R Fuchs's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Fuchs Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R Fuchs handle?
John R Fuchs focuses on wrongful termination, divorce, copyright, wrongful death, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John R Fuchs practiced law?
John R Fuchs has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John R Fuchs go to law school?
John R Fuchs earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact John R Fuchs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1978
B.S.
Columbia University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987
Florida
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1991

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