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Biography
Mr. Chakmak specializes in business, real estate, insurance law, and civil litigation. He has litigated "high profile" cases, including claims for health insurance benefits for AIDS, discrimination suits, and cancellations of master health insurance policies. He has represented clients in numerous appellate court decisions that have established legal precedent in California law.
He has served as a private mediator in cases involving business, insurance, and real estate related disputes. He has also served as a court appointed arbitrator.
Mr. Chakmak has extensive experience in business, real estate, and insurance transactions. He has been a licensed California real estate broker since 1978. He has been a media resource for issues relating to the insurance industry. He has been interviewed on ABC network television, Fox Television News, and the Cable News Network, and has participated on public television panels on legal issues. He has been quoted by such media sources as Newsweek, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Examiner, and numerous other newspapers and periodicals.
John’s distinguished career as a senior partner was marked by integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to both the firm and the community it serves. Through thoughtful leadership and generous mentorship, he played a vital role in shaping the firm’s growth and culture. We extend our sincere appreciation for John’s many years of service and the enduring legacy of excellence he leaves behind, and we wish him a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement.
• Orange County Bar Association, Member• Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member• California Consumer Attorneys Association• Association of Southern California Defense Counsel• Litigation and Law Office Management Sections of the State Bar of California