Atty. John Stevens Poucher

Atty. John Stevens Poucher

Phi Delta Phi. Member, Board of Editors, U.C.L.A.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (805) 618-1358 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Stevens Poucher at a glance

John Stevens Poucher is a Retired Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Hollister & Brace A Professional Corporation. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1967), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1966) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Santa Barbara County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Member, Board of Editors, U.C.L.A
  • Law Review, 1964-1966
  • Law Clerk to Former Justice Alfred T. Goodwin, Oregon Supreme Court, 1966-1967

Practice Areas Explained

John Stevens Poucher's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

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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 Santa Barbara 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 Stevens Poucher

Where is John Stevens Poucher's law office located?
John Stevens Poucher's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Hollister & Brace A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Stevens Poucher handle?
John Stevens Poucher focuses on contracts, trusts, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Stevens Poucher practiced law?
John Stevens Poucher has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did John Stevens Poucher go to law school?
John Stevens Poucher earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact John Stevens Poucher for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Stevens Poucher received?
John Stevens Poucher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1966
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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