Atty. John Stokes
John Stokes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. John, who practices law in Cerritos, California, has been recognized since 2026.
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About John Stokes at a glance
John Stokes is a employment, business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Cerritos, California, practicing at Stris & Maher LLP. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Serves clients in Cerritos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Stokes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- John, who practices law in Cerritos, California, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Stokes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Stokes is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Stokes is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Stokes is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
John Stokes is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Cerritos 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.
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