About John Devendorf, Esq.
John Devendorf is a graduate of UCLA and holds a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was a Distinguished Scholar, recipient of the ALI-ABA Scholarship and Leadership Award, and a participant in the Immigrant Workers’ Rights Clinic and special delegation to Haiti.
A licensed attorney for more than a decade, John transitioned to a career as a legal content writer and editor after an externship with the IRS, a judicial clerkship, and practicing at a civil litigation firm in Princeton, New Jersey. John now lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys writing, international travel, and escape rooms.
Articles written by John Devendorf, Esq.
Overview of Insurance Defense Law
Insurance defense law involves representing insurance companies and policyholders in civil litigation claims. When someone files a legal claim against the policyholder for personal injury or property damage, attorneys representing the insurance companies come to the defense of policyholders. The insurer's "duty to defend" covered claims is part of the insurance policy. Generally, insurance defense lawyers protect the insurance company's interests by reducing the risk or cost of liability. …
Overview of Legislative and Governmental Affairs Law
Legislative and government law involves elections, lobbying, and representing client interests in legislation and public policy. There are regulations governing the administrative and regulatory process. Legislative and government affairs lawyers know how to navigate ethics rules, lobbying disclosure laws, and campaign finance regulations. For legal advice about lobbying federal, state, and local government, contact a local legislative and government affairs lawyer. What Is Legislative and …
Overview of Government Relations Law
Government relations law is about furthering client interests through lobbying and advocacy initiatives with government entities. Lawyers in this field can help their clients influence public policy and legislation at the federal, state, or local government level. Government relations lawyers can also advise their clients on campaign finance regulations, ethics and compliance rules, and lobbying disclosure and registration laws. For more information and personalized legal help, talk to a …
Overview of Government Contracts Law
Government contracts involve businesses making agreements with federal, state, or local government agencies. The government procurement process is highly regulated. For federal government contracts, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) guide contract terms and compliance requirements. There are also specific procedures for contract administration and performance disputes and claims. With a lot of money at stake, there is competitive bidding and proposals for government contract awards. …
Overview of Native American Law
Native American law governs how the United States government and Native American tribal governments relate to and interact with one another. Consisting of treaties, federal statutes, and case law, Native American law covers issues of tribal sovereignty, tribal land use, natural resources, and gaming rights. The U.S. Supreme Court established foundational case law for tribal sovereignty and the federal government's trust responsibility. The U.S. federal government has a government-to-government …
Overview of Communications Law
Communications law is the legal area involving public and private communications, including broadcast, print , and digital media. This legal area often deals with disputes involving content restrictions, freedom of speech, and privacy protections. Other common legal issues involve intellectual property and copyright claims. Government agencies regulate broadcast media access and restrictions under state or federal law. However, communications regulations often lag behind technological …
Overview of Energy and Natural Resources Law
Energy and natural resources law deals with resource management and energy production. Federal and state regulatory agencies manage energy production, land regulations, and environmental protection and sustainability. For individuals and property owners, energy and natural resource law may affect their resource extraction, development, and property rights. For legal advice about the laws in your area, talk to a local energy and natural resources law attorney. What Is Energy and Natural …
Overview of Same-Sex Family Law
Same-sex couples in the U.S. have the right to marry and divorce, just like heterosexual couples. The U.S. Supreme Court established marriage equality in its 2015 landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges. Obergefell gives members of the LGBTQ+ community the same spousal rights as opposite-sex couples. Same-sex parents also have the same rights and responsibilities when it comes to child custody and child support. However, same-sex married couples still face unique challenges in family law. …
Overview of E-Discovery
Electronic discovery involves exchanging electronically stored information (ESI) as part of a civil litigation case. Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, parties have to put a legal hold on the relevant information to preserve it for discovery. The e-discovery process involves identification, preservation, collection, review, and production of relevant ESI. With increasing electronic communication, a lot of relevant evidence exists online or in electronic form as emails, text messages, …
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Wrongful Termination Lawyer?
Most employees work at-will, meaning their employer can fire them for almost any reason, as long as it doesn't amount to an illegal act. Illegal reasons to fire an employee include discrimination, retaliation, or breach of contract. If an employer fires a worker for an illegal reason, the employee has legal recourse and can hire a wrongful termination lawyer. Most wrongful termination lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. Under a contingency agreement, the client does not pay anything …
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