Contact Information

555 Capitol Mall 9th Floor

Sacramento CA 95814

916.325.4551

jbriggs@mhalaw.com

Practice Focus

Real Estate Transaction

Real Estate Litigation

Environmental Law

John R. Briggs | Of Counsel

Professional Experience

John joined McDonough Holland & Allen’s Real Estate practice group in 1999. John’s practice includes the negotiation and documentation of real estate acquisitions and sales, leases, loans and other real estate-based transactions. His clients include developers, institutional investors, public entities, private landowners and others.

His litigation experience includes complex real estate, construction, securities and uniform commercial matters. He has prosecuted suits in both state and federal court, involving claims for trespass, nuisance, strict products liability, negligence and potential regulatory violations.

John also has a strong background in environmental torts and hazardous materials compliance and cost recovery. He advises clients, including buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants on hazardous waste issues and assists in the resolution of those issues. John has represented municipalities, including the Cities of Fresno, Modesto, Lodi, Clovis, Reedley, and Dinuba in cases involving groundwater contamination impacting municipal water supplies. He has represented individuals exposed to waterborne toxic substances, including claims arising from improper disposal of toxic wastes and leaking underground storage tanks.

Leadership Positions/Affiliations

Member, State Bar of California – Real Property and Environmental Sections

Member, Sacramento County Bar Association – Real Property

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Admitted to Practice

State Bar of California, 1981

State and Federal Courts in California

Education

University of the Pacific,

McGeorge School of Law

J.D., with Great Distinction, 1981

Order of the Coif

Member, Traynor Honor Society

California State University, Northridge

B.A., Political Science, 1977