John Emanuel Borba

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John Emanuel Borba

also known as John E. Borba, John Borba

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant ... +2 more

50 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 201, Santa Rosa, CA

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About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

From motor vehicle accident to slip and falls. Includes, defamation (Libel and slander) intentional torts, wrongful death, brain injury, and product liability.

31 years | 500 cases

30%
Real Estate 30%

Rea estate diputes, including boundary line disputes, quiet title actions, adverse possession, easement disputes, ownership issues, broker-agent liability, and breach of contract cases related to real estate.

25 years | 100 cases

30%
Landlord or Tenant 20%

I have represented more than a 100 landlords and property managers in significant habitability and wrongful eviction cases. In addition, we file unlawful detainer actions for many of our clients. We have also worked on behalf of the landlords to battle with insurance carriers over coverage and duty to defend.

28 years | 150 cases

20%
Business 10%

My office can assist in business formations, transactions and all manner of litigation arising out of business disputes.

25 years | 100 cases

10%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

As a long time Planning Commissioner, i am familiar with land use issues and the disputes that arise between developers, land owners and agencies. We have handled many cases involving disputes and entitlement issues and have worked to resolve on our clients behalf.

20 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2015

Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Borba Frizzell Kerns, P.C.

50 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 201, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

bfklegal.com/

Online Presence

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John Emanuel Borba's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janet | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Perfect Attorney!

We not only know John Borba on a Professional level but have been friends with John for many many years. We would never hesitate to recommend John or have him represent us in any legal matter. We have had great experiences with him on several occasions, recently he helped our friends settle an elder... abuse case within their family. John also helped us with a wedding venue for our sons wedding that was withholding a deposit from us when we hadn't even signed a contract. We never would of reached a successful conclusion without the professional representation he and his firm provided. If you want piece of mind a phone call is worth so much more!

Posted by Jeanette | January 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest, Smart, "The Best"

Mr. Borba has handled various legal matters for me over the past 15 years; Family Trust, Business Incorporation, and a very difficult, but successful, Personal Injury Auto Accident case in which I suffered a serious shoulder injury due to the fault of the other driver involved. At all times he comp...orted himself in a courteous and respectful manner. He is pragmatic and deliberately thorough in demeanor but possesses razor sharp legal acuity, a nimble mind, and keen intuition he can call upon to aggressively defend and represent his clients when necessary. These attributes, coupled with a sterling reputation, make him my one and only choice for legal representation or advice.

Posted by Colleen M. | May 6, 2015

Highest Recommendation!

Legal matters are never comfortable, but having John Borba as our legal representative for two generations for our family business, John brings a sense of compassion for his clients, but never less than extremely knowledgeable and aggressive with his legal acumen. John having served in Sonoma County ...for many years, I know his reputation is highly regarded by both client and other legal counsel and is held in high esteem. I would offer John as my highest recommendation for anyone needing his specialized legal services, as we have often done without regrets.

Posted by Jock M | May 1, 2015

Our "go to" attorney for the past 15 years!

We first met John Borba when he was representing our firm on a real estate matter and he was working on the behalf of the insurance company. That matter was successfully settled and we have had the need for his services a few other times over the years. His approach is pragmatic and sensible, yet he ...is willing to aggressively work odor his client's interests. John is also well known in the legal community and has been able to help diffuse issues before they get out of hand by leveraging his relationships in the community. Our firm handles property management and real estate and he has proven himself to be knowledgable.

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John Emanuel Borba's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Zakasky

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yehonatan Weinberg

Business lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a hardworking and knowledgeable attorney. Highly recommended!"

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M Handron

Real estate lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John's integrity, experience and knowledge make working with him a pleasure."

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Ryan Jensen

Unknown lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for always showing dedication to clients."

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John Jahrmarkt

Personal injury lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Kelly

Litigation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a highly experienced attorney, and has a crisp and comprehensive insight into the litigation process, as well as a great number of tools for taking on insurance companies. You are in great hands with John representing you."

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Kristen FrizzellKerns

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"John does great work for his clients. I am proud to have worked for and with him for a total of 9 years and have seen him get some really great results!"

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James Zakasky

Estate planning lawyer

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Yehonatan Weinberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Daniel Hanecak

Real estate lawyer

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Frank Chen

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Ryan Jensen

Business lawyer

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer

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John Jahrmarkt

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Kelly

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kristen FrizzellKerns

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Volunteer settlement panelist, Sonoma County Courts

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Shareholder, Borba Frizzell Kerns, P.C.

2002 - 2011

Partner, Hinton Cochran & Borba, LLP..

2002 - 2002

Professor-Adjunct Evidence for Paralegals, Sonoma State University

1996 - 2002

Associate, Hinton & Cochran

1994 - 1995

Associate, Brayton Harley Curtis

1985 - 1990

Registered Representative, Waterhouse Securities

Associations

2013 - Present

US District Court ED. Cal.

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

Rohnert Park Planning Commission

Commissioner

2009 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Member Legal Resource Services Committee

2006 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association Bar Journal

Co-Editor

2005 - Present

US District Court ND. Cal.

Admitted to Practice

1996 - Present

Rohnert Park-Cotati Active 20-30 Club

Member

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

Rohnert Park Planning Commission

Chair

2005 - 2010

Sonoma County Bar Association

Board Member

2002 - 2003

Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce

Chariman

1999 - 1999

Rohnert Park-Cotati Active 20-30 Club

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Peterson,Mendocino Game v. Stewart, et. al

Obtained defense verdict on complaint and verdict of $791,000 for my clients

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Education

1993

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

San Francisco State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1982

Santa Rosa Junior College

A.A.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Monthly Luncheon North Coast Rental Housing Association

Risk Avoidance-How to avoid lawsuits against landlord and property managers

2010

Sonoma County Bar Association MCLE Seminar

SLAPP Motions

Publications

2007

Sonoma County Bar Association Bar Journal Co-Editor

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

John earned significant contribution points in 2015.

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