John Staskus

How can I prove I am not at fault for my motorcycle accident? John is a Bay Area native and a dedicated plaintiff’s trial lawyer who representsindividuals and families harmed by negligence. Born in Redwood City and raised inLos Altos, California, John was introduced to the legal profession at an early agethrough his father and two uncles—each practicing personal injury attorneys.Watching courtroom proceedings from the back row as a child, he developed anearly appreciation for the preparation, persistence, and advocacy required torepresent injured clients effectively. John began his career in the legal field working at his uncle’s law firm as a file clerkmaking copies and pouring coffee for the staff. Over time, he gained acomprehensive understanding of law firm operations and was eventuallypromoted to Director of Business Affairs, where he oversaw marketing andbusiness development efforts that significantly expanded the firm’s caseload.Seeking greater involvement in litigation, John later transitioned to his father’spractice, where he worked as a paralegal and developed hands-on experienceassisting with personal injury cases. In 2018, John formally began his legal education through California’s State Bar LawOffice Study Program – an apprenticeship-based pathway to becoming an attorney.While working full time as a paralegal, he spent evenings and weekends studyingthe law under the mentorship of practicing attorneys. After his first year of study,he successfully passed the First-Year Law Students’ Examination, commonly knownas the “Baby Bar,” a notoriously challenging exam required for law office studyapprentices.Following this achievement, John was accepted into Lincoln Law School of San Joseas a second-year student. While continuing to work full time, he completed theschool’s rigorous evening program, consistently earning placement on the Dean’sList. John graduated as the valedictorian of his class and received the prestigiousWitkin Award for Academic Excellence. The commitment to representing injured individuals is deeply personal to John.During his youth, a close family member was involved in a catastrophic motorcycleaccident – an experience that profoundly shaped his understanding of the physical,emotional, and financial toll serious injuries can have on families. That experiencecontinues to drive his determination to level the playing field between injuredplaintiffs and well-funded insurance companies.