Atty. John S. McClintic

Atty. John S. McClintic

John received an A.B. in English, with Distinction and Departmental Honors, from Stanford University in 1979, and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He earned a JD from Boalt Hall School of Law, and an MBA in Accounting from the Haas Graduate School of Business, at the University of California in 1983.He joined the firm after graduation and became Managing Partner in November 1999, working out of the Walnut Creek office. He represents individual and business clients ranging from solo entrepreneurs and individuals to multi-national corporations. His practice emphasizes domestic and international business transactions; mergers and acquisitions; business formation and operations; family business transition planning; family limited partnerships, gift planning, and valuations; and estate planning.John provides volunteer services on tax-exempt organization and business matters to several non-profit organizations, including the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, St John Orthodox Church, St John Pre-School and Day Care Center, and the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek. He also is an active volunteer leader with the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council of the Boy Scouts of America.Bar Admissions and Memberships:State Bar of CaliforniaAmerican Bar AssociationContra Costa County Bar Association

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About John S. McClintic at a glance

John S. McClintic is a Managing Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at John S. McClintic. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Stanford University A.B. with Distinction and Departmental Honors Stanford University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa University of California, Haas Graduate School of Business (M.B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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John S. McClintic's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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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 Walnut Creek 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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Where is John S. McClintic's law office located?
John S. McClintic's law practice is located in Walnut Creek, California. The firm is John S. McClintic. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. McClintic handle?
John S. McClintic focuses on estate planning, business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John S. McClintic practiced law?
John S. McClintic has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John S. McClintic go to law school?
John S. McClintic earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (M.B.A., 1983).
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John S. McClintic's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1983
M.B.A.
Stanford University A.B. with Distinction and Departmental Honors Stanford University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa University of California, Haas Graduate School of Business
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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