
John Michael Traynor
Senior CounselatCobalt LLP
Berkeley, CA
Practicing civil rights in Berkeley since 1961.
- 65+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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John Michael Traynor is a senior counsel based in Berkeley, CA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Environmental, and General. John has over 65 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cobalt LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Berkeley, CA
- Experience
- over 65 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Environmental · General
- Handles Civil Rights, Environmental, and General matters from Berkeley, CA.
- Over 65 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About John Michael Traynor: John Michael Traynor is a senior counsel based in Berkeley, CA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Environmental, and General. John has over 65 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cobalt LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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Practice focus
John Michael Traynor represents clients in Berkeley, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About John Michael Traynor
John Michael Traynor is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, first amendment and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1955, and has been licensed for 65 years. John practices at Cobalt LLP in Berkeley, CA.
Credentials
Education
Harvard University
J.D. University · 1960
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. · 1955
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1966 · ACTIVE
California
1961 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
American Bar Association
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American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
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California Academy of Appellate Lawyers
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American Association for the Advancement of Sciences
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President, 1973, Bar Association of San Francisco
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Member: Board of Overseers, RAND Institute of Civil Justice, 1991-1997
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Member, Board of Directors, Environmental Law Institute, 1991-1997, 2000-2006
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Chair of the Board, Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund (now Earth Justice), 1989-91 (Trustee, 1974-1996)
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Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation
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Co-Chair, ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20, 2009, Received 2004 John P. Frank Outstanding Lawyers Award from U.S. Counsel of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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What clients say about John Michael Traynor
5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does John Michael Traynor practice?
John Michael Traynor focuses on Civil Rights, Environmental, General, IP, and Litigation.
Where is John Michael Traynor located?
John Michael Traynor primarily serves clients in Berkeley, California, with an office at Building A21, 918 Parker Street.
How experienced is John Michael Traynor?
John Michael Traynor has 65 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1961.
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