Atty. John William Whitaker

Atty. John William Whitaker

John William Whitaker is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisition and disposition, affordable housing and community development and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Whitaker at a glance

John William Whitaker is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, m&a, hoa, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1968). Educated at University of Southern California Law Center (J.D., 1967) and Stanford University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Whitaker is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisition and disposition, affordable housing and community development and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices at DLA Piper LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Whitaker's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

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Mergers & Acquisitions

John William Whitaker is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

HOA & Condominium Law

John William Whitaker is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Whitaker

Where is John William Whitaker's law office located?
John William Whitaker's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Whitaker handle?
John William Whitaker focuses on real estate, zoning, m&a, hoa, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John William Whitaker practiced law?
John William Whitaker has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John William Whitaker go to law school?
John William Whitaker earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact John William Whitaker for a consultation?
You can contact John William Whitaker 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.
What awards or recognition has John William Whitaker received?
John William Whitaker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California Law Center
- 1967
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1968

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