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Atty. Joshua S. Hopps

Atty. Joshua S. Hopps

Joshua Hopps is a senior associate attorney at WSHB's Orange County, California, office, handling all aspects of complex civil litigation. Before joining WSHB, Mr.

Aliso Viejo Aliso Viejo 5 yrs experience 5 year
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About Joshua S. Hopps at a glance

Joshua S. Hopps is a Senior Associate based in Aliso Viejo, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distric (2021). Educated at University of La Verne College of Law (J.D., 2019) and University of California, Riverside (B.A., 2014). Serands clients in Aliso Viejo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joshua Hopps is a senior associate attorney at WSHB's Orange County, California, office, handling all aspects of complex civil litigation
  • Before joining WSHB, Mr. Hopps served as a deputy district attorney at the Mendocino County District Attorney's office
  • In this role, he tried over ten jury trials to verdict with an 81% conviction rate
  • In addition to trial work, Mr. Hopps acted as an appellate attorney for all misdemeanor cases in Mendocino County
  • His experience also includes handling cases in patent prosecution, copyrights, trademarks, and music law
  • Mr. Hopps graduated from the University of La Verne College of Law, where he focused his studies on intellectual property
  • He also holds a bachelor's degree in neuroscience with an emphasis on neuropharmacology from the University of California, Riverside
  • Prior to attending law school, Mr. Hopps received additional training in medical devices and diagnostics, pharmaceutical drug development, molecular biotechnology, and bioscience business from Keck Graduate Institute
  • Outside work, he enjoys photography, screenwriting, creative writing, and poetry

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua S. Hopps's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joshua S. Hopps handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 Aliso Viejo 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 Joshua S. Hopps

Where is Joshua S. Hopps's law office located?
Joshua S. Hopps's law practice is located in Aliso Viejo, California. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joshua S. Hopps handle?
Joshua S. Hopps focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joshua S. Hopps practiced law?
Joshua S. Hopps has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Joshua S. Hopps go to law school?
Joshua S. Hopps earned their education at (J.D., 2019); (B.A., 2014).
How can I contact Joshua S. Hopps for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of La Verne College of Law
- 2019
B.A.
University of California, Riverside
- 2014

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distric
Admitted: 2021

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