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John F. O'Connor

Member
fax +1 415.984.8599

John O’Connor is an experienced attorney and newly-elevated Member who specializes in real estate, business, and trusts and estates litigation, as well as land use matters.

John manages cases at every stage, from initial filing through to resolution. In this capacity, John provides a range of services to his clients including executing complex litigation matters, including breaches of contract, non-disclosure cases, landlord-tenant disputes in both the commercial and residential fields, HOA disputes, will and trust contests, beneficiary and trustee disputes, taxpayer disputes, and many others.

Prior to working at Clark Hill, John worked at a boutique law firm focused on trusts and estates litigation, and a full-service litigation firm in San Francisco working on complex litigation and toxic tort litigation.

John has also had consistent success with mediation and is known for his ability to settle disputes quickly and efficiently.

Education

J.D., University of California-Hastings College of Law
B.A., Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, Majors: Economics, Philosophy; Minor: Political Science; Honors: Student Body President

Memberships

California Bar Association, Member

Bar Association of San Francisco, Member

Silicon Valley Bar Association, Member

San Mateo Bar Association, Member

Irish American Bar Association of Northern California, Member

Peninsula Estate Planning Council, Board Member and Chair of Networking Committee

State Bar Licenses

California

Organizations

  • San Francisco University Club, Member
  • California Tennis Club, Member

Achievements

  • John O’Connor Day in the City of San Francisco: May 27th

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