Atty. John S. Moot

Atty. John S. Moot

John S. Moot is a lawyer practicing business & commercial litigation, construction litigation, landlord-tennant and 3 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John S. Moot at a glance

John S. Moot is an Of Counsel based in San Diego, California, practicing at Schwartz Semerdjian Ballard & Cauley LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, construction, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (1982). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Harvard University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County Bar Association Association of Business Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John S. Moot is a lawyer practicing business & commercial litigation, construction litigation, landlord-tennant and 3 other areas of law
  • John S. received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John S. practices at Schwartz Semerdjian Ballard & Cauley LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Moot's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

John S. Moot is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Construction Law

John S. Moot is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John S. Moot is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

John S. Moot is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →

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 San Diego 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 S. Moot

Where is John S. Moot's law office located?
John S. Moot's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Schwartz Semerdjian Ballard & Cauley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Moot handle?
John S. Moot focuses on business, zoning, construction, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John S. Moot practiced law?
John S. Moot has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John S. Moot go to law school?
John S. Moot earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John S. Moot for a consultation?
You can contact John S. Moot directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John S. Moot received?
John S. Moot's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 1982

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