Atty. John S. Poulos

Atty. John S. Poulos

Mr. John S.

Sacramento Sacramento 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (213) 415-3893 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John S. Poulos at a glance

John S. Poulos is a Managing Partner based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1991), Colorado (1994), Alaska (1994), and Oregon (2011). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John S. Poulos is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, gaming and 18 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Poulos's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

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.

John S. Poulos is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John S. Poulos is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John S. Poulos is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Sacramento 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. Poulos

Where is John S. Poulos's law office located?
John S. Poulos's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Poulos handle?
John S. Poulos focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John S. Poulos practiced law?
John S. Poulos has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John S. Poulos go to law school?
John S. Poulos earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact John S. Poulos for a consultation?
You can contact John S. Poulos 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.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
Colorado
Admitted: 1994
Alaska
Admitted: 1994
Oregon
Admitted: 2011
Washington
Admitted: 2017
Nevada
Admitted: 2019

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