John is a successful courtroom attorney, having adeptly handled dozens of contested trials and hundreds of short cause non-evidentiary hearings. But as much success as John has had in court, he is particularly proud of the settlements he has reached outside of court through mediation and negotiation. As the father of four children, John approaches every case sensitive to the fact that the decisions his clients make will have an indelible impact on the family unit. And so, while John is an aggressive advocate, he balances his competitive spirit with helping his clients focus on the long-term effect their choices will have on their families’ future.

Before attending law school, John worked in a highly competitive commission sales environment, where he consistently ranked in the top 1% of salespersons for a national electronic sales company. That experience helped John develop communication and negotiation skills that he puts to use as a lawyer, achieving excellent results for clients through carefully planned negotiations.

When John is not working or spending time with his family, he devotes his energy to giving back to his community through activities such as Rotary. John is also an avid runner, having completed 7 marathons including the 2013 and 2015 Boston Marathons. John uses his running time to strategize and focus on his cases.

*Certified Family Law Specialist, California Board of Legal Specialization