Atty. John Sherman Purcell

Atty. John Sherman Purcell

John Sherman Purcell is a lawyer practicing communications, technology & mobile, complex litigation, class actions and 9 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About John Sherman Purcell at a glance

John Sherman Purcell is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at ArentFox Schiff LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, and litigation. Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D. NYU, 1991) and University of Illinois B.S. (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Sherman Purcell is a lawyer practicing communications, technology & mobile, complex litigation, class actions and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John practices at ArentFox Schiff LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Sherman Purcell's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Sherman Purcell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Class Action

John Sherman Purcell is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Sherman Purcell

Where is John Sherman Purcell's law office located?
John Sherman Purcell's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is ArentFox Schiff LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Sherman Purcell handle?
John Sherman Purcell focuses on employment, business, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Sherman Purcell practiced law?
John Sherman Purcell has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did John Sherman Purcell go to law school?
John Sherman Purcell earned their education at (J.D. NYU, 1991); (—).
How can I contact John Sherman Purcell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. NYU
New York University School of Law
- 1991
University of Illinois B.S.
- In Progress

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