Atty. John William Spellman IV

Atty. John William Spellman IV

John William Spellman IV is a lawyer practicing real property, probate & trust, tax, estate planning. John received a degree from American University, Washington College of Law, and has been licensed for 10 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Spellman IV at a glance

John William Spellman IV is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (2016), District of Columbia (2018), and California (2019). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John William Spellman IV is a lawyer practicing real property, probate & trust, tax, estate planning
  • John received a degree from American University, Washington College of Law, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • John practices at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Spellman IV's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court 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 Los Angeles 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 William Spellman IV

Where is John William Spellman IV's law office located?
John William Spellman IV's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Spellman IV handle?
John William Spellman IV focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John William Spellman IV practiced law?
John William Spellman IV has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did John William Spellman IV go to law school?
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Education

American University, Washington College of Law
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Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2016
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2018
California
Admitted: 2019

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