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John Stephen Knowlton
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Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Burton Law Firm
3741 Douglas Blvd Ste 320, Roseville, CA, 95661-4258
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John Stephen Knowlton's Reviews
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Posted by John | January 20, 2015
If you get into a fight, who do you want to bring?
John Knowlton is my weapon of legal resolution. His knowledge of the law is sharp and powerful, which saved us time in understanding the complexity of the problem. His plan was well organized to best represent our rights and to find an appropriate solution. I recommend John Knowlton.
Posted by Harold | October 17, 2014
Happy with John
John is an excellent attorney and I like the way he does things. I think his response time could be improved and then I realize that I am not his only client. He does his research and writes very well and speaks very well. I am very happy with his work.
Posted by Tracy | October 17, 2014
Wouldn't go anywhere else
John Knowlton is that rare kind of attorney in which you can truly believe. He is a straight-forward, honest, ethical, incredibly sharp and astute lawyer who will serve his clients best interest, whether it is going into litigation or settling a dispute privately. And he will be candid about the pot...
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2014
Handled my lawsuit skillfully
I was dealing with a lawsuit by an employee. I knew nothing about lawsuits or how to proceed. John gave me guidance and advice and he took over handling all aspects of the lawsuit. We ended up settling quickly and avoided going into litigation and I was pleased with his responsiveness, knowledge, and...
John Stephen Knowlton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with John for a number of years, since long before he joined our Firm. He is an outstanding litigator, diligent, thorough yet decisive."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is easy to deal with, complete and responsive."
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"John is a strong and competent litigator, I am fortunate to have to opportunity to work with him."
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Experience
Honors
1988
Book Award- Medical Malpractice, American Jurisprudence
1987
Book Award, American Jurisprudence
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Head of Litigation, The Burton Law Firm
2007 - 2013
Attorney, Shafer Law Firm
1995 - 2002
Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles County Superior Court
1994 - 2006
Partner, Selman Breitman, LLP
1989 - 1994
Associate, Selman Breitman, LLP
1987 - 2000
Instructor, University Of California Los Angeles
Associations
2007 - Present
Placer County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1989 - 1995
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Boaz v. Boyle & Co
Won at Trial, Judgement Affirmed on Appeal
Education
N/A
Southwestern University School of Law
N/A
University of California - San Diego
Speaking Engagements
2014
WIsdom Circle
Business & Litigation
2012
Executive Board Development
Dispute Resolution
2000
UCLA Extension
Evidenced and Procedure
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
On a restated living trust. Must amendments be numbered and kept, or can each amendment be made to replace all previous ones?
18 Oct 2014
Q&A
Money missing from Irrevocable Trust
17 Oct 2014
Q&A
What is the effect of a denial to request for admissions, if party then changes her mind?
03 Oct 2014