Atty. John Scott Buresh

Atty. John Scott Buresh

John Scott Buresh is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, insurance, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John Scott Buresh at a glance

John Scott Buresh is a Member based in Berkeley, California, practicing at Buresh Kaplan Feller And Chang. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1976) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Scott Buresh is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, insurance, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Buresh, Kaplan, Feller & Chang in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Scott Buresh's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Construction Law

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John Scott Buresh is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Product Liability

John Scott Buresh is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Berkeley 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 Scott Buresh

Where is John Scott Buresh's law office located?
John Scott Buresh's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. The firm is Buresh Kaplan Feller And Chang. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Scott Buresh handle?
John Scott Buresh focuses on personal injury, real estate, construction, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Scott Buresh practiced law?
John Scott Buresh has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Scott Buresh go to law school?
John Scott Buresh earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact John Scott Buresh for a consultation?
You can contact John Scott Buresh 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 Scott Buresh received?
John Scott Buresh's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1976
B.S.
University of Oregon
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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