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John Francis Nicholson
I am a general practitioner and I have practiced in the legal field since 1997.
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Biography
My education is rooted in the University of Southern California and culminated with a Bachelor of Science and MBA at Valley Christian University. I graduated from the University of La Verne School of Law in Woodland Hills, California. I am a hands-on, solo, general practitioner and I have been practicing law in the San Fernando Valley serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Since 2009 I have actively prticipated in the Judge Pro Tem for the Los Angeles County Superior Courts. This is a volunteer, non-paid public service.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Legal Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
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Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
I accept Visacard and MasterCard. I also accept American Express but there is a surcharge. -
Contingent Fees
Cases that are usual contingency fees are personal injury cases and employment law.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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- 9th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Professional Experience
- Law Offices of John F. Nicholson
- Current
Education
- Valley Univ
- Undergraduate Degree
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- Univ of LaVerne COL
- Law Degree
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Professional Associations
- San Fernando Valley Bar Association
- Member
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- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member
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- California State Bar # 204585
- Member
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Legal Answers
35 Questions Answered
- Q. Should I sue or threaten to sue a company that is dragging their feet in an accident related insurance claim?
- A: There are inconsistencies in your statement. It appears that the credit card company charged you for the damages. That's all they get. Your insurance company is not going to do much because they don't have to pay anything out - you weren't driving your car.
Rather than file a Small Claims action you may have quicker response if you retain an experienced attorney that can get this settled for you. If there is a lot of push back from Loomis then it is time to file your own Small Claims action so you don't get in too deep with attorneys' fees.
- Q. Can I terminate the lease of a tenant in a rent control area who has occupied the rental for less than 12 months?
- A: Here is the updated version. While the current moratorium rules are in place you cannot evict a tenant based upon the information that you have given. The rules change fairly often but they have been giving tenants more rights - not less.
Encourage them to pay rent in the meantime; however, there are strict rules about 'harassment' of tenants by demanding rent when the tenant has already claimed their finances have affected their ability to pay rent pursuant to COVID-19.
Also there are notices that you need to provide them and you are entitled to 25% of the rent beginning September 1, 2020. There is information that you are also entitled to. You should consult an attor ... Read More
- Q. Tenant no longer paying rent and no COVID loss best way to start an eviction. We wanting to take unit off rental market?
- A: First of all you need to retain an attorney in the area where the property is located. Most cities have COBVID-19 regulations, as well as the State of California, that have a moratoriun on evictions for any reason until next year. The rules are a bit tricky and can change at any time.
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