John Harriman Corcoran

John Harriman Corcoran

also known as John H. Corcoran, John Corcoran

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 18 years

Litigation Lawyer at Tiburon, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning

1110 Mar West Street, Suite F, Tiburon, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

represent clients in all aspects of civil litigation, from business disputes between large companies to personal disputes between individuals.

18 years

40%
Business 35%

Provide legal counsel on virtually all matters affecting the organization and operation of a firm's business activities, including drafting and negotiation of contracts and business agreements.

19 years

35%
Real Estate 15%

Provide legal counsel and litigation services to owners, developers, tenants, property managers, title issuers, brokerage firms, construction companies, and financial institutions.

19 years

15%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

provide legal advice related to boundary disputes, land use and planning involving local, state and federal agencies, and addressing environmental and toxic concerns. Emphasis on neighbor disputes.

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Corcoran Law Firm

1110 Mar West Street, Suite F, Tiburon, CA, 94920

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John Harriman Corcoran's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Corporate & Incorporation

Posted by Alyson | October 16, 2009 | Corporate & Incorporation

Highly Recommended

I have known John for more than 20 years and have been working with him in a professional capacity for the past year. John was hired by my company to handle all aspects of our incorporation. He spent a great deal of time getting to know my colleagues and our business, and provided sound legal advice ...that demonstrated a great depth of understanding of our industry. He was always available to answer questions and worked well with all members of our team. I recommend John Corcoran enthusiastically and without hesitation. You won't find a more honest, capable, and dedicated attorney anywhere in the San Francisco bay area.

Posted by Alyson | October 16, 2009 | Corporate & Incorporation

Honest, Capable, and Dedicated Attorney

I have known John for more than 20 years and have been working with him in a professional capacity for the past year. John was hired by my company to handle all aspects of our incorporation. He spent a great deal of time getting to know my colleagues and our business, and provided sound legal advice ...that demonstrated a great depth of understanding of our industry. He was always available to answer questions and worked well with all members of our team. I recommend John Corcoran enthusiastically and without hesitation. You won't find a more honest, capable, and dedicated attorney anywhere in the San Francisco bay area.

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John Harriman Corcoran's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Owens

Land use and zoning lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Very smart and thorough, while also maintaining an easy-going demeanor."

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William Bradbury

Land use and zoning lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is an excellent attorney when it comes to navigating the political minefields of land use and zoning regulations. His work with the Town of Tiburon combined with his experience in Marin County government gives him a superior understanding of this complex area of law. John brings a professional demeanor to the practice of law and his willingness to help others in their professional development and networking is evident in his preparation and delivery of his business development courses."

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Allister Liao

Litigation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Friend

"John is a law school friend, colleague from our internship at the San Francisco City Attorney's Office, and a fellow San Francisco Bay Area attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Lafranchi

Business lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Brod

Litigation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an excellent lawyer who provides top quality representation and care to his clients. I certainly endorse John as a great attorney,"

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Colleen Shaw

Business lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Corcoran for 3 years and throughout that time, he has continued to surprise and impress me with his ability and willingness to go the extra step for his clients. His knowledge of business law and his commitment to not only solve his clients legal issue, but prosper and grow their business, makes him a very effective advocate as well as a strategic partner. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Champoux

Real estate lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I referred a client to him, and the client was very pleased with his work."

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Dotty Lemieux

Business lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John worked with me on a vexing election matter, with a short window to prevail. He helped me get the matter framed, and resolved to my client's satisfaction. He has since then gone on to be an expert in business law and helps his clients with valuable information they can apply to their work. He is sharp and "gets" the issues quickly for good results."

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Charlie Dresow

Business lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a strong advocate. He is a scholar in his field and regularly contributes informative articles to the Marin Bar Journal. I would highly recommend John."

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Joshua Boxer

Litigation lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an exceptionally bright and talented attorney. His dedication to his clients and commitment to the community make me proud to recommend him to anyone seeking top-notch legal services."

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Trevor Zink

Litigation lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"John was a tremendous asset to Omni Law Group.  As the managing partner of a law firm, I look for the firm's associates to be ambitious, hard-working, and able to take matters off of my plate.  John was the perfect mix of all three and more. Because of John's ability to adapt and his mental acumen, I was able to leave many client matters in his hands without having to worry about whether the clients were being cared for, which enabled me to focus my efforts on other matters.  This ultimately led to Omni's clients receiving more personal attention and better results. John is going to be a great attorney for years to come, but he is much more than that.  His creativity and ambition will take him far in the legal world and in other areas as well."

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Kevin Heaney

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Miles Cooper

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William Bradbury

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Allister Liao

Car accident lawyer

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Dolores Cordell

Employment and labor lawyer

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Patrick Macias

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Neil Moran

Litigation lawyer

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Barrett Schaefer

Real estate lawyer

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Gregory Brod

Personal injury lawyer

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Ronald Champoux

Family lawyer

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Dotty Lemieux

Election campaigns and political law lawyer

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Charlie Dresow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Boxer

Employment and labor lawyer

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Riley Hurd

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Trevor Zink

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Pro Bono Publico Award, Public Interest Clearinghouse

2006

CALI Award in Legal Ethics, USF School of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Chair, Town of Tiburon Planning Commission

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Plastiras & Terrizzi

2008 - 2009

Associate, Omni Law Group, LLP

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Marin County District Attorney's Office

2006 - 2006

Summer Associate, Reed Smith

2005 - 2005

Law Clerk, San Francisco City Attorney's Office, Litigation Department

2003 - 2004

Senior Advisor, California Board of Equalization

2000 - 2003

Speechwriter, Office of the Governor

1999 - 2000

Writer, Presidential Letters and Messages, The White House

1999 - 1999

Executive Assistant, Dreamworks SKG

Associations

2007 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2006 - Present

Marin County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

John Doe v. City of San Francisco

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Education

2007

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

New Media Expo Las Vegas Social Media and the Law

2012

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center Class

Small Business Legal Issues

2008

S.F. Green Festival Marin Clean Energy

2008

S.F. Green Festival

AB 32

2008

Presidio School of Management

Marin Clean Energy - Community Choice Aggregation and AB 32

2008

Local Clean Energy Alliance of the East Bay

Community Choice Aggregation

2008

Local Clean Energy Alliance of the East Bay

Marin Clean Energy

2008

Center for Resource Solutions

Marin Clean Energy

Publications

2010

The Marin Lawyer The Five Principles of Advising Distressed Real Estate Clients

2009

2008

San Francisco Business Times Car Startups Need to Rev Up for Revolution

Languages

English

Activity

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