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John R Fuchs
also known as Fuchs Law Group
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About John
Biography
Mr. Fuchs obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1968 and a Law Degree from the University of Southern California in 1978. After an initial stint following gradulation from Columbia, as an engineer for Chrysler Corporation in Detroit, I migrated to Los Angleles and was Technical Editor of Hot Rod Magazine and Engineering Editor for Motor Trend Magazine, from 1971-74, before obtaining my law degree in 1978. I started my law career at Latham & Watkins from 1978-81 and have had a my own law firm or a small partnership since 1983. I am an avid car enthusiast and over the years have owned several Porsches, several Mercedes, a Ferrari, and most recently a Dodge Viper GTS. I have regularly participated in track events and for nearly 20 years have been a navigator in the Silver State Classic Challenge in Nevada, in the 150 mile per hour class. I am an active member of Checkered Flag 200, a support group for the Petersen Automotive Museum, and I have handled a number of lawsuits and disputes involving collector cars such as Ferraris, Porsches and even some old race cars, as well as many business disputes, financing disputes and construction defects cases.
My associate, Gail Gilfillan, is a UCLA graduate and obtained her law degree from Pepperdine University in 1993. She has been with me for the entirety of her law career and is a terrific lawyer and a compliment to our business litigation and construction defect practice.
Our past clients include the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Vally, Tower Hemotology and Oncology Medical Group, MaxPro Leasing, Classic Financial Corporation, Scharff Construction Co., Kriek Construction, Victoria Montana, ProMedia, Inc., Adoption Pro, Inc., Titan Spark Plug Co., Isuzu Trucks of America, Revolution Motorsports, Tillack & Co., and Hunting Ridge Motors.
Fuchs Law Group is a two-person law firm specializing in business litigation, including business, contract and fraud disputes, construction defects litigation, personal and business financing disputes, disputes and litigation involving collector automobiles, and bankruptcy litigation.
Practice Areas
11
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
25%
42 years | 15 cases
Business
15%
40 years | 10 cases
Equipment Finance and Leasing
15%
9 years | 3 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
10%
25 years | 8 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011
Licensed in Florida for 37 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
Licensed in District of Columbia for 38 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1987
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008
Location
Law Offices of John R Fuchs
(855) 613-2547
Mobile
12100 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
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Posted by Burt | December 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent & Aggressive As Needed
Over the past 35 years, Mr. Fuchs has demonstrated to be one of the few attorneys I have dealt with that is truly honest and trustworthy. His knowledge in law is exceptional and his wit is helpful even in the courtroom. Mr. Fuchs and I have won two major jury cases together against very large attorne...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2013
updated on 12/30/2021This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
John’s comment:
“I stopped practicing law in Florida in 1988, but the Florida Bar imposed discipline based on the actions of the California Bar.”
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2011
updated on 12/30/2021This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
John’s comment:
“While litigating an eight-year bankruptcy action, I wrote a letter to the Judge in 2008, but failed to copy opposing counsel. The Judge took offense and reported me to the State Bar, which imposed discipline for an "ex parte communication" with a Judge. I learned years ago that the State Bar only imposes discipline on sole practitioners and small firms, but never on large firms. It is too expensive to fight the State Bar, so I accepted the discipline more than 10 years ago and moved on.”
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in DC, 2008
updated on 12/30/2021This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in District of Columbia Bar.
John’s comment:
“I never practiced law in the District of Columbia but joined the Bar at the request of a client who lived there. My membership expired more than 30 years ago, but the DC Bar, like the Florida Bar, imposed reciprocal discipline based on the California State Bar matters.”
Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2007
updated on 12/30/2021This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
John’s comment:
“Again, I stopped practicing law in Florida in 1988, after obtaining the recovery of two off-shore racing boats that had been unlawfully seized by Mercury Marine in or about 1986. This is yet another silly reciprocal discipline based on a California State Bar matter.”
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in DC, 2006
updated on 12/30/2021This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in District of Columbia Bar.
John’s comment:
“Again, this was reciprocal discipline based on a California State Bar matter.”
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2006
updated on 12/30/2021This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
John’s comment:
“This discipline arose out of a $126,000 settlement we obtained for a husband and wife, each of whom was owed $42,000. By the time of the settlement, they were in a nasty divorce, and the wife turned on me, falsely reporting to the State Bar that I never advised her of the receipt of the settlement, when her husband had advised her of the settlement. I had withheld the funds because she owed legal fees to me, but the State Bar imposed discipline for failing to advise her of the settlement.”
Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2001
updated on 12/30/2021This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.
John’s comment:
“This matter arose out of a 1993 lawsuit in which we obtained a $700,000 judgment for two gay men who were forced out of their apartment. They refused to pay $191,000 of the fees owed to my firm, so we filed a lawsuit to collect the fees. They complained to the State Bar, and I was disciplined for "maintaining an unjust action." It was completely unwarranted.”
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney and Owner, Fuchs Law Group
Associations
1995 - 2010
Los Angeles County Bar Associationformer member
Education
1978
University of Southern California Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Languages
English