John T. Van Geffen
Attorney at Law
San Francisco
California
California
Licensed in
CA
CA
Santa Clara University School of Law
"John was succinct in his analysis and provided a timely response."
4.9
5
out of 9 reviews
About
John T. Van Geffen represents clients in a wide spectrum of legal areas including commercial transactions, litigation and regulatory compliance. His clients include startups, land developers, insurance carriers, airlines, charter companies, management companies, claims petitioners and high net-worth individuals.
John has extensive experience helping entrepreneurs start new businesses and provides expertise in entity formation, designing ownership structures, setting up operating accounts and creating equity incentive plans to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of high responsibility.
John is a highly active… read more member of the legal community both locally and nationally. He is on the Board of Directors for the Oakland Aviation Museum and is the Western-Pacific Regional Vice President of the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association (formally the National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association).
Admitted to the California Bar in 2006, John Van Geffen has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in both state and federal courts. John was admitted to the United States District Court, Central District of California in September 2007 and the Federal Court of Claims in November 2011. His experience in torts, employment law and business litigation & transactions gives John a unique angle in each task he takes on.
Graduating from Santa Clara School of Law where he concentrated in International Law and Global policy, John was a technical editor for the Santa Clara Computer & High Tech Law Journal and enjoyed competing in various international competitions, including the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court and the ABA Negotiation Competition.
When not practicing law, John is playing guitar, riding anything shaped like a board, and enjoying the art of cooking. Having circumnavigated the globe, John has had the distinct pleasure of scuba diving in the Seychelles Islands, salsa dancing in Cuba and swimming with Great White Sharks in South Africa.
John has extensive experience helping entrepreneurs start new businesses and provides expertise in entity formation, designing ownership structures, setting up operating accounts and creating equity incentive plans to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of high responsibility.
John is a highly active… read more member of the legal community both locally and nationally. He is on the Board of Directors for the Oakland Aviation Museum and is the Western-Pacific Regional Vice President of the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association (formally the National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association).
Admitted to the California Bar in 2006, John Van Geffen has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in both state and federal courts. John was admitted to the United States District Court, Central District of California in September 2007 and the Federal Court of Claims in November 2011. His experience in torts, employment law and business litigation & transactions gives John a unique angle in each task he takes on.
Graduating from Santa Clara School of Law where he concentrated in International Law and Global policy, John was a technical editor for the Santa Clara Computer & High Tech Law Journal and enjoyed competing in various international competitions, including the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court and the ABA Negotiation Competition.
When not practicing law, John is playing guitar, riding anything shaped like a board, and enjoying the art of cooking. Having circumnavigated the globe, John has had the distinct pleasure of scuba diving in the Seychelles Islands, salsa dancing in Cuba and swimming with Great White Sharks in South Africa.
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Business Formation & Structure
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Other Practice Areas
Client Reviews
4.9
out of 9 reviews
"He was prompt and thorough. I received what was promised and more. I didn't get the greatest news about my situation but that wasn't his fault. I will use him further if the need arises."
Posted on Jul 22, 2013
"John helped me perfectly for my needs. I am very happy with the outcome. John was knowledgeable and easy to work with."
Posted on Jun 21, 2013
"Mr. Van Geffen is highly competent and professional. He performed a very thorough review of business formation contracts and equity transactions. He also provided keen insights and considerations for new businesses. Highly recommended!"
Posted on Feb 22, 2013