Atty. Joseph John Sheehan

Atty. Joseph John Sheehan

Joseph John Sheehan is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, appellate practice. Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Westlake Village Westlake Village 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph John Sheehan at a glance

Joseph John Sheehan is a Member based in Westlake Village, California, practicing at Wheeler And Sheehan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1981), and California (1984). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1979) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph John Sheehan is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, appellate practice
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Joseph practices at Wheeler & Sheehan in Westlake Village, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph John Sheehan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Westlake Village 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 Joseph John Sheehan

Where is Joseph John Sheehan's law office located?
Joseph John Sheehan's law practice is located in Westlake Village, California. The firm is Wheeler And Sheehan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph John Sheehan handle?
Joseph John Sheehan focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joseph John Sheehan practiced law?
Joseph John Sheehan has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Joseph John Sheehan go to law school?
Joseph John Sheehan earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Joseph John Sheehan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph John Sheehan received?
Joseph John Sheehan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1979
B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1981
California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1985

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