John C. Orcutt III

John C. Orcutt III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Business Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate ... +2 more

1555 River Park Dr Ste 108, Sacramento, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 30%

Focusing on the needs of small businesses and the special challenges they face. Litigation avoidance is an aspect of this.

18 years

30%
Lawsuits and Disputes 30%

Provide the necessary skill and knowledge to help my clients resolve disputes in and out of the courtroom in the most efficient manner possible.

18 years

30%
Real Estate 20%

Representing clients in quiet title and partition actions

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Provide corporate compliance advice to Boards and Managers of various business entities; purchase and sale transactions, as well as incorporation and formation assistance.

18 years

10%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Focusing on unique and abnormal landlord tenant situations, especially negotiations and disputes regarding commercial leasing.

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-375 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

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Location

Law Offices of John C. Orcutt III

1555 River Park Dr Ste 108, Sacramento, CA, 95815

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John C. Orcutt III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

really good experience with John

I called John and he was courteous, knowledgeable, easy to understand, and easy to talk to. I will use him in the future and I recommend him.

Posted by Jim | April 15, 2012

A lawyer you can trust

If you want an attorney who listens to you and then explains the process and how to best deal with your issue Mr. Orcutt is for you. I have used him and found him to be knowledgeable, yet not afraid to say he needs to look up an issue. More important, he explains the cost up front and clearly has ...the client's expense in mind when he suggests how to handle the case. Other lawyers I've worked with have caused me to think they place getting billable hours ahead of the most cost effective way of getting the result the client needs. If I ever need a lawyer again he is my go to guy.

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John C. Orcutt III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Roundy

Business lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Bigger

Business lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is smart, conscientious, and patient in explaining the intricacies of the law. I recommend him for anyone looking to hire a lawyer that will unwind their legal situation and come up with the best solution."

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James Shields

Business lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer."

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Gabriel Waddell

General practice lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Friend

"John is a skilled and experienced attorney. I've known John for years, and through those years he has always demonstrated his passion for using that skill and experience for the best interests of his clients, with the results to show for it."

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Heather Cullen

General practice lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Orcutt provides thoughtful, educated and experienced answers to the questions provided herein. Attorney Orcutt provides a needed service by providing voluntary and free legal assistance to the individuals herein who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Nooria Kakar

Business lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a fellow attorney in the community. As a new attorney, I reached out to him for assistance, he has been extremely gracious with his time and resources. Thanks John."

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Jennifer Rouse

General practice lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to John on various issues such as family law, civil litigation and landlord/tenant matters. My clients have all been happy with John's services. I also use John as a resource on various matters and he is always willing to discuss issues with me and I am confident in the answers he gives. He is very straightforward and practical in his approach to legal issues. You can be assured that what John advises you is accurate and efficient."

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Quinton Miller

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the privilege of knowing and working with John Orcutt for several years. He's knowledgeable about what he knows (and honest about what he doesn't). Mr. Orcutt is always helpful when I run legal questions past him, and I've gotten good reviews from the clients I've referred to him."

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Jonathan Huber

General practice lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known John for several years and have worked with him on a number of cases. John is professional and hard-working, and is always looking for creative solutions to meet his clients' needs."

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Amy Ruggles

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John for over two years and am glad to have him as a resource for my clients. In one case, he provided workable options to a client about dissolving a business where the owners personalities conflicted. This is just one of the areas of law John covers. I will continue to refer clients to him for bankruptcy, family law, debt collection and other legal matters."

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Erik Hartstrom

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Friend

"I have known John for more than four years, and found him to be a skillful and reliable practitioner of family law."

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Matthew Briggs

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a very intelligent and hardworking attorney. I recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer."

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John Palley

Litigation lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to John Orcutt with great confidence. In addition to being a friendly guy I believe he is a good lawyer too! He is always eager to dive into any legal issue and come up with the answer. I endorse him!"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top Attorneys in Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney at Law, The Law Office of John C. Orcutt, III

2007 - 2009

Compliance Specialist, BearingPoint Inc.

Associations

2017 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association, Business Law Section

Chair

2017 - Present

TLCS

Board Member

2015 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

Member

2015 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association, Small and Solo Practice Division

Secretary

2014 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association, Business Law Section

Board Member

2014 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section

Member

2012 - Present

Conference of California Bar Associations

Member

2010 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2014 - 2014

Gold Country Brewers Association

Treasurer

2012 - 2014

Gold Country Brewer's Association

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Partnership dissolution

I was able to force opposing party to honor the dissolution provisions of the partnership agreement, and my client was able to settle the matter for less than a third of the claim.

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Education

2008

Oak Brook College of Law & Gov't Policy

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

SACLead Weekly Luncheon

Four Common Pitfalls for Business Owners

N/A

SACLead

Challenges For Entreprenuers

Languages

English

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