Atty. John Ward Schilt

Atty. John Ward Schilt

John Ward Schilt is a lawyer practicing construction, business litigation, products liability and 8 other areas of law. John received a M.B.A. degree from California State University at Hayward in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Point Richmond Point Richmond 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About John Ward Schilt at a glance

John Ward Schilt is a Member based in Point Richmond, California, practicing at Tenax Law Group, P.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (2001), California (2002), and Minnesota (2003). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1996) and California State University at Hayward (M.B.A. State, 1993). Active member of San Francisco, Contra Costa County and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Point Richmond, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Ward Schilt is a lawyer practicing construction, business litigation, products liability and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a M.B.A. degree from California State University at Hayward in 1993, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • John practices at Tenax Law Group, P.C. in Point Richmond, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Ward Schilt's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Ward Schilt is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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 Ward Schilt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Ward Schilt is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

John Ward Schilt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Ward Schilt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Point Richmond 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 Ward Schilt

Where is John Ward Schilt's law office located?
John Ward Schilt's law practice is located in Point Richmond, California. The firm is Tenax Law Group, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ward Schilt handle?
John Ward Schilt focuses on trusts, personal injury, estate planning, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Ward Schilt practiced law?
John Ward Schilt has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did John Ward Schilt go to law school?
John Ward Schilt earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (M.B.A. State, 1993).
How can I contact John Ward Schilt for a consultation?
You can contact John Ward Schilt directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1996
M.B.A. State
California State University at Hayward
- 1993

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 2001
California
Admitted: 2002
Minnesota
Admitted: 2003

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