Atty. John Stephen Posthauer
John Stephen Posthauer is a lawyer practicing accident and personal injury, construction accidents, environmental insurance litigation and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Accident And Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Menlo Park, CA · 42+ Years Experience
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About John Stephen Posthauer at a Glance
John Stephen Posthauer is an Off. Co. Coun. Co. of Santa Clara based in Menlo Park, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1984). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1983) and Stanford University (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Stephen Posthauer
- John Stephen Posthauer is a lawyer practicing accident and personal injury, construction accidents, environmental insurance litigation and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- John practices in Menlo Park, CA
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John Stephen Posthauer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Stephen Posthauer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Menlo Park.
Personal Injury in Menlo Park
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 Stephen Posthauer is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Product Liability in Menlo Park
John Stephen Posthauer is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Construction Accidents in Menlo Park
John Stephen Posthauer is one of 4,052 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →
Insurance Law in Menlo Park
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Menlo Park
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 Menlo Park 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 venue, 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.
Menlo Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Menlo Park-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Menlo Park Choose John Stephen Posthauer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Stephen Posthauer's practice in the field of personal injury, product liability, construction, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Stephen Posthauer brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, product liability, and construction, John Stephen Posthauer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Menlo Park
A Menlo Park-based practice means John Stephen Posthauer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John Stephen Posthauer Handles in Menlo Park
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters John Stephen Posthauer has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact John Stephen Posthauer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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