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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
14 Client Reviews
$ 425-625 per hour
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John Anthony Messina Jr
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About John
Biography
Murrieta Attorney John A. Messina, Jr. is a Partner at Messina & Hankin and dedicated legal counsel. He represents business owners and entities, government agencies, and individuals going through civil litigation including corporate, real estate, contract, land use, and business tort matters. Attorney Messina also takes on non-litigation cases such as leases, business organization, and other contract matters. Attorney Messina is an accomplished lawyer and respected author. He has leant his knowledge and experience to thousands of clients throughout Riverside County and the surrounding areas and works hard to provide the results every client deserves. Contact Messina & Hankin today to schedule your free initial case consultation.
My Client, Our Case . . . It's Personal.
I deal with the "what if" so you don't deal with the "what now."
I deal with the "what if" so you don't deal with the "what now."
My Client, Our Case . . . It's Personal.
Always Mindful of Customs and Traditions
Top Real Estate Attorney with Top Real World Experience
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
45%
Business
15%
Contracts and Agreements
15%
Real Estate
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find John online.
John Anthony Messina Jr's Reviews
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Posted by Vic | September 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Remarkable attorney with attention to detail in a concise, fair, and professional manner.
It is my extreme pleasure to share the satisfaction of service I received in hiring attorney John Messina of the Law Offices of Messina & Hankin to handle all the legal aspects of the sale of my funeral business. John is a very thorough and competent professional who always had my company’s best int...
Posted by Stephen | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Law Firm
Excellent law firm for all of your business needs. John Messina represented our business in a complex litigation in which we were the plaintiffs. He gave us excellent advice, he was very organized and well prepared, and we won our case. Awesome attorney!
Posted by Marwan | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Civil litigation against a very large financial institution
Mr. Messina Jr. was very helpful worked very hard on my case and the results prove it. Other attorneys said my case was helpless and I should not waste my time and money to sue. john took my case to federal court and an appeal. four years later we got a good settlement.
Posted by Barry S | August 20, 2014
Excellent Lawyer. He Did, what others couldn't.....5 stars
He did Fast work on my legal issue. I won. He returned my phone calls personally and in a timely manner. I would use him again. My name is Barry S
Posted by Richard | August 19, 2014
Sound legal advice
John handled a multi million dollar complex bulk sale that included the sale of a business, the equipment of that business, and the real estate. If you enter into a business contract and want an attorney that has 100% of your best interests in mind to protect you and has the knowledge to do i...
John Anthony Messina Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of both real estate transactions, litigation and land use matters."
"John is an excellent attorney. He is creative, dedicated, and tenacious. He has a tremendous breadth of experience and extremely sound judgment. John is an effective advocate and counselor."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for over a decade. I know him to be an enthusiastic and passionate advocate for any case that he believes in (and he won't take one that he does not believe in). I recently joined his partnership. His abilities and experience make him the kind of quality lawyer that I want to partner with. In addition to litigation, he has extensive expertise in business and real estate matters."
"I attended law school with John Messina. He is a very detailed individual and an amazing litigator. He has a unique ability to locate and address issues that are favorably for his clients. An AV rated attorney and would highly endorse him."
"I have known John for about 7 years. I have worked with him as well as against him in different matters over the years. I find John to be a consummate professional in every sense of the word. As opposing counsel he is a passionate advocate who uses his knowledge of the law and skill as a litigator to advance his clients' position with dignity and professionalism. As co-counsel, he is a generous advisor who freely offers his wisdom to cultivate the knowledge of the other attorneys who get the pleasure of working with him."
Evan Smith
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
David Grabhorn
Employment and labor lawyer
Mary Gram
Litigation lawyer
Irina Goldberg
Tax lawyer
Theodore Hankin
Estate planning lawyer
Michael Friedland
State, local, and municipal law lawyer
George Trachtman
Criminal defense lawyer
Adrian Adams
Real estate lawyer
Kevin Borgen
Litigation lawyer
Roger Gilcrest
Intellectual property lawyer
Anthony Liberatore
Litigation lawyer
Kelly Bennett
Mediation lawyer
Kelly Warren
Litigation lawyer
Edward Miller
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rating (AV Rated continually since 2012), Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Lawyers for Excellence and Acheivements, Los Angeles Times
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals; Top 1%, American Registry
2014
Top Rated Lawyers, The American Lawyer
2014
Top Rated Lawyers, Corporate Counsel
2014
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S TOP RATED LAWYERS OF 2014, Los Angeles Times
2014
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers in San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2013
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2013
Top Lawyers, Inland Empire Magazine
2012
Southern California's Top Rated Lawyers; Awarded to Firm, Los Angeles Times
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Founding Partner, Messina & Hankin LLP
2009 - Present
Associate Judge, Intertribal Court of Southern California ("ICSC")
2012 - 2016
Founding Partner, Lytton Williams Messina & Hankin LLP
2008 - 2012
Partner, Kelly Lytton & Williams LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationActive Member/Private Sector
2013 - Present
American Inns of Court, Southwest InnMaster of the Bench
2009 - Present
Orange County Reserve Peace Officers Association ("OCRPOA")President
2001 - Present
Orange County Sheriff-Coroner DepartmentReserve Captain; Reserve Deputy Sheriff
1994 - Present
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department; Industry Youth Activities LeagueBoard of Directors
1994 - 2004
National Latino Peace Officers Association ("NLPOA")General Counsel
Sample of Legal Cases
Leslie A. Costello vs. Peter C. Buckley
Lower Court Decision Affirmed
Marwan Aboulhosn vs. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
9th Circuit Appeal; Client, Appellant, PREVAILED; Reversed and Remanded
Allison vs. Willoughby
Judgment for client for contract and fraud damages.
Humphreys vs. Confidential, et al.
Settlement in favor of client for contract amount, all unpaid interest, attorney fees, etc.
Confidential vs. Confidential
Seven figure Settlement in Client's favor.
Estate of Kee vs. Klein
Client recovered possession and title to the property.
Olson vs. Harris
Clients obtained clear title and recovered their attorney fees
Cain vs. Wilson, et al.
Money jugement against defendants and all wrongfully recorded instruments cancelled
Rubio v. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers—Greater Los Angeles Chapter (SHPE-LA), Et al.
Case Submitted to Los Angeles District Attorney for criminal prosecution.
City of Long Beach vs. Thongphaitoon
Case went to trial with judgment in favor of property owner.
Education
1993
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
University of Redlands
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
International Dispute Resolution Class; 3rd Yr. JD and LLM Graduate Students
Enforcement of Foriegn Money Judgments
2016
California State Bar MCLE Presentation; Appellate Review: Disqualification of Family Law Attorneys
Attorney Disqualification
2011
California Criminal Justice Warrant Association; Training Workshop
Serving Warrants on Tribal Lands; The Challenges, The Process and The Laws
2009
Eastern Bar Association Meeting
Mortgage Loan Modifications
2006
Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department; Operations Reserve Unit Meeting
What You Should Know About Off-Duty Incidents
2002
National Latino Peace Officers Association; National Conference
Legal Duties of Nonprofit Board Members
2002
National Latino Peace Officers Association National Board Conference
Recruiting and Keeping New Board Members; Nonprofit Organizations
2000
National Latino Peace Officers Association; National Conference
Special Financial Concerns for Not-For-Profit Organizations
2000
National Latino Peace Officer Association; National Conference
What are the Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
1996
The East San Gabriel Valley Board of Realtors Education Committee
Real Estate Transactional Pitfalls and How to Avoid Stubbing your Toe
Publications
2017
The Valley Business Journal
Dual Agency – Not in the Consumer’s Best Interest
2016
Certified for Publication by the Fourth Appellate District
Appellate Opinion; Leslie A. Costello vs. Peter C. Buckley
2016
The Valley Business Journal
In the Trenches with Messina & Hankin
2009
2000
National Latino Peace Officer Association National Convention Las Vegas, Nevada
Obligations and Responsibilities of Officers and Directors of Nonprofit Organizations
1996
The Real Estate Professional, February 1996, at 74
Some Tax Consequences for Homeowners Seeking Financial Relief, The Real Estate Professional
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Must I disclose manner of death (e.g., suicide) when selling or renting a home in California?
06 May 2013
Q&A
Neighbor will not trim her pine tree that is hangin into my yard
29 Apr 2013
Q&A
We are buying our first house from a co-worker and have no realtor. Do we need a real estate attorney?
19 Apr 2013