Atty. John Tobin Vangeffen

Atty. John Tobin Vangeffen

John Tobin Vangeffen is a lawyer practicing commercial and business transactions, litigation and regulatory compliance, administrative hearings and appeals and 14 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

San Mateo San Mateo 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About John Tobin Vangeffen at a glance

John Tobin Vangeffen is a Partner based in San Mateo, California, practicing at Avialex Law Group, LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2006), U.S District Court for the Central District of California (2007), and United States Court of Federal Claims (2011). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 2006) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A. Advertising, 2003). Serands clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Tobin Vangeffen is a lawyer practicing commercial and business transactions, litigation and regulatory compliance, administrative hearings and appeals and 14 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • John practices at Avialex Law Group, LLP in San Mateo, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Tobin Vangeffen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Tobin Vangeffen 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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Real Estate Law

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Commercial Real Estate

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Civil Litigation

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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 San Mateo 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 Tobin Vangeffen

Where is John Tobin Vangeffen's law office located?
John Tobin Vangeffen's law practice is located in San Mateo, California. The firm is Avialex Law Group, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Tobin Vangeffen handle?
John Tobin Vangeffen focuses on employment, business, real estate, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Tobin Vangeffen practiced law?
John Tobin Vangeffen has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did John Tobin Vangeffen go to law school?
John Tobin Vangeffen earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Advertising, 2003).
How can I contact John Tobin Vangeffen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 2006
B.A. Advertising
Pennsylvania State University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006
U.S District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 2007
United States Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2011

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