John graduated from the University of Southern California in 1967 with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. He passed the CPA exam but, rather than practicing as a Certified Public Accountant, went on to Loyola Law School. John graduated in 1970. He is authorized to practice before all California Courts as well as the United States Supreme Court.

In 1990, John was designated as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. He has continued his education and has maintained his status as a specialist.

After graduating from Law School, John served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Central District of California. In 1975, he went into private practice in Marysville and later in Yuba City. John, his wife Maureen, their four children and four grandchildren all reside in Yuba City.

John is a regular speaker to the Yuba Sutter Bar Association and to other organizations on the subject of estate planning. He is also actively involved in the community and his church. He has been involved in the formation of three non-profit organizations, Yuba- Sutter Friday Night Live, Yuba-Sutter Right to Life committee, and Christ the King Retreat Center. He remains on the Board of Directors for these three organizations.

Although John has been practicing law since 1971, he is still very enthusiastic about his work, in particular, solving estate planning problems. His top priorities are helping clients maintain or re-establish family harmony, and helping them avoid unnecessary taxes and expenses.