Johns tenacity and compassion are unmatched. He develops strong bonds with his clients and their families. Johns boundless energy and his dedication to his clients make for a combination that is difficult to beat. This is reflected in the impressive results he has obtained for his clients over the last 30 years.
Johns compassion is best illustrated by his casework. He represented a family who lost their wife and mother in a motorcycle accident. Feder went to Canada, where the family lived, to learn about the woman the family lost. His opposing counsel recognized his ability to tell their story and the case settled on the eve of trial. The settlement is believed to be the highest result ever for a motorcycle wrongful death case.
As a highly experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorney, Johns has resolved numerous cases involving products liability, medical malpractice, elder abuse, public-entity liability, and trucking and taxi cab accidents. John was President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association in 2007. He was a finalist for the 2010 and 2006 Consumer Attorneys of Californias Attorney of The Year Award, and a finalist for the 2007 Trial Lawyer of the Year award for the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association.
John is the current state president of the Consumer Attorneys of California. He received the CAOC Presidential Award of Merit in 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, and 2002 and has served on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for many years. Feder is a member of the Bar Association of San Francisco, the Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG), and the American Association for Justice. As part of the top five percent of attorneys in the state, John has been included in the California Super Lawyers list every year since 2005.
Feder has written and lectured extensively in the personal injury field for the Consumer Attorneys of California, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, and State of California CEB. He served on the faculty of the U.C. Hastings College of Advocacy for many years. Feder serves as a settlement conference panelist for the Marin and San Francisco Superior Courts, as well as the Bar Association of San Francisco. Feder clerked with Judge Donald B. Constine of the Superior Court of California from 1977-1978.
Outside of work John enjoys travelling, waterskiing, bicycling and other outdoor activities with his wife and children. He was an especially proud parent when he recently watched his daughter sing competitively on national television. He is also a rabid Giants and Cal Bears fan.
- EDUCATION
EDUCATION
- J.D., 1978, Hastings College of the Law
- B.A., 1975, University of California at Berkeley
- PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & OFFICES
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & OFFICES
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- President; 2014
- Vice President; 2006 2013
- Executive Board; 2006 present
- Board of Governors; 2000 present
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
- President; 2007
- Board of Governors; 1995 2006
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS
- United States District Court, California Northern District
- State Bar of California
- AWARDS
AWARDS
- Selected to the 2013 California Super Lawyers List.
- Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
- Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2013
- Selected to the 2012 California Super Lawyers List
- Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2012
- Selected to the 2011 California Super Lawyers List
- Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2011
- Consumer Attorney of the Year Finalist, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2010
- Super Lawyer as selected by Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010
- Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2010
- Super Lawyer as selected by Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine, 2009
- Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2009
- Super Lawyer as selected by Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine, 2008
- Consumer Attorney of the Year Finalist, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, 2007
- Super Lawyer as selected by Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine, 2007
- Consumer Attorney of the Year Finalist, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2006
- Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2006
- Super Lawyer as selected by Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine, 2006
- Presidential Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2002
- Selected to the 2013 California Super Lawyers List.
- PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
- CAOC 2013 Annual Convention: Ten Tips to Help Your Client Give a Great Deposition, 2013
- CAOC Hawaii Seminar: The Latest Advances in Accident Reconstruction and Bio-Mechanics, 2012
- CAOC 52nd Annual Convention: Say It With Visuals, 2012
- CAOC/Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association Masters Seminar: The Latest Advances in Accident Reconstruction and Bio-Mechanics, 2012
- CAOC Hawaii Seminar: Use of DriveCam Technology and Surveillance Video to Prove Liability Against Transit Operators and Premises Owners, 2011
- SFTLA: Drafting Settlement Letters, 2011
- SFTLA: Reading Your Adversary, 2010
- CAOC 49th Annual Convention: Elimination of Bias, Ethics & Substance Abuse,2010
- CAOC Hawaii Seminar : How to Make Settlement Documentaries and Maximize the Value of Your Case, 2010
- Plaintiff Magazine December 2010: Proving Future Damages When Your Client is Self-Employed, 2010
- SFTLA: Putting Together A Settlement Demand Package, 2009
- SFTLA: Direct Examination at Trial-How to Keep Your Jury Engaged With Your Expert, 2009
- CAOC 48th Annual Convention: Fierce Advocacy v. Civility, 2009
- CAOC 48th Annual Convention: Depositions in the Premises Case, 2009
- CAOC Hawaii Seminar 2009: Winning Techniques for Premises Liability Cases, 2009
- SFTLA: Drafting Effective Demand Letter, 2008
San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association: Technology for the Courtroom, 2008 - SFTLA: Care and Feeding of Experts: How to Make the Most of Your Experts, 2008
- CAOC 47th Annual Convention: Strategies in Litigation: The Dangerous Condition Case, 2008
- National Business Institute: Advanced Expert Witness Tactics, 2007
- California Continuing Education of the BAR: Creative Deposition
- Techniques-How to Systematically Cross-Examine On a Products Case, 2007
- CAOC 46th Annual Convention: Handling The Auto Case From Bumper to Bumper, Part II, 2007
- SFTLA: Closing Arguments of the Masters, 2007
- CAOC Focus Group: Tips For Catastrophic Injuries, 2006
- CAOC Tahoe Ski Seminar: Ten Tips for Successful Mediation, 2006
- SFTLA: Five Crucial Focus Group Tips for Counsel, 2006
- BASF: Techniques for Effective Taking and Defending Depositions, 2006
- CAOC 45th Annual Convention November 2006: Ski Accident Litigation, 2006
- SFTLA: Voir Dire Seminar, 2005
- CAOC: How to Increase the Value of Your Focus Group, 2005
- CAOC Hawaii Seminar 2005: Dealing with Liability Releases, 2005
- SFTLA: Presenting Life Care Plans and Dealing with The Defense Expert, 2004
- CAOC Hawaii Travel Seminar December 2003: Effective Cross-Examination of the Defense Economist , 2003
- SFTLA: Killer Cross Examination Techniques, 2002
- SFTLA: Tips on Handling The Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case Without Driving Yourself Crazy, 2002
- Hastings Lecture: Trial Advocacy-Handling Brain Injury Cases, 2002
- Lorman Education Services: Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases in California, 2002
- CAOC Focus Group: Tips for Catastrophic Injuries, 2001
- SFTLA: How to Enhance the Testimony of Your Accident Reconstruction Expert Using Powerful Demonstrative Evidence, 2001
- CAOC Tahoe Seminar: Accident Reconstruction from the Ground Up, 2000
- CAOC Hawaii Seminar 2000:Betrayal of Trust-Protecting Americas Seniors from Neglect or Abuse, 2000
- SFTLA: Handling the Big Rig Case Using Safety Regulations, 1999
- CAOC: Wrongful Death Trucking Litigation, 1999
- SFTLA: Product Cases: What You Should Know About Seatbelts, Seatbacks, Door Latches and Tires, 1997
- SFTLA: Creative Strategies for Handling A Medical Device Case, 1997
- CAOC: The ABCs of a Defective Tire Case, 1996
- Hastings College of Advocates Lecture: Tips on Handling the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Case Without Driving Yourself Crazy, 1996
- CAOC 35th Annual Convention: Creative Strategies for Handling a Medical Device Case, 1995
- CAOC Forum: The ABCs of a Tire Case, 1994
- CAOC 34th Annual Convention: What You Should Know About Passive Restraint Litigation, 1994
- CAOC: Claiming Damages for Impaired Earning Capacity, 1993
- CAOC: Proving Liability in Construction Site Accidents, 1990
- CAOC: Handling Uninsured Motorists Case, 1989
- California Continuing Education of the Bar Trial Practice Institute: Products Liability, 1986
Case Results
Bicyclist slowing for car struck by another bicyclist
Cathy Cautious v. Bob Bicyclist
Resolution: The case settled for $1.47 million shortly before trial.
Bicyclist struck and killed by big rig
The Ward Family v. Black Trucking
Resolution: The matter settled for the $5 million insurance policy limits before trial.
San Bruno Gas Line Explosion
The Morales Family v. PG&E
Resolution: Confidential settlement.
Collision causes broken kneecap and exacerbates knee injuries
Jane Doe v. Defendant Driver
Resolution: $625,000 settlement.
Elderly pedestrian struck by car in San Francisco
Yu v. Vallindras
Resolution: $1 million settlement.
Motorcycle Accident - Woman Killed by Inattentive Driver
The Buzenus Family v. Red Company
Resolution: $8.75 Million
Industrial ironing press malfunctions burning womans arm
Guevara v. Roe Machine Co.
Resolution: $2.3 million settlement
Man killed by bouncers in dispute at strip club
Doe v. White Strip Club
Resolution: $1.25 million settlement
Pedestrian struck and killed by Muni light rail
The Fan Family v. City and County of San Francisco
Resolution: $2.25 million settlement
Man sustained catastrophic brain injuries as result of high-speed truck collision
Darr v. Matheson Fast Freight
Resolution: $8 million settlement and Darrs employers waiver of a $600,000 workers compensation lien.
Pedestrian struck in defectively-designed crosswalk
Mowatt v. City of Los Angeles
Resolution: $16 million, consisting of an $18 million jury verdict against the City of Los Angeles, reduced to $12.25 million for the Citys comparative fault and a prior $1.625 million settlement, plus over $2 million in costs and interest following defendants unsuccessful appeal.
Pedestrian crossing in unmarked crosswalk struck by limo driver
Carole Roe v. Limo Company
Resolution: $1 million insurance policy limit settlement
Man skiing with son was injured after being struck by snowmobile
John Doe v. Ski Resort Co.
Resolution: $1.6 million settlement
Mother suffered permanent brain damage when burn ICUs personnel failed to protect her airway
Sherri v. Hospital, Doctor Doe, and Medical Group
Resolution: $3.6 million settlement
Lacrosse coach Diane Whipple mauled and killed by two dogs
The Diane Whipple dog mauling in San Francisco
Resolution: Confidential settlement
Woman falls down empty elevator shaft
Stacy H. v. Residential Apartment Building
Resolution: $7 million settlement
Elderly man with Parkinsons ended up engulfed in flames as result of nursing homes neglect
Rossie B. v. Roe Nursing Home
Resolution: $2.9 million settlement
Female pedestrian hit by van while crossing street
Knoop v. Roe Brokerage Co.
Resolution: $1.7 million settlement
Young woman killed, brother seriously injured, after being deliberately run down by vehicle
The Levy Family v. Attias
Resolution: Confidential settlement
Husband and father killed when 18-wheeler tractor-trailer rig made illegal turn on highway
The Millison Family v. Federal Trucking
Resolution: $4.6 million settlement
Boy struck and killed by laundry delivery truck
The Lee Family v. Laundry Co.
Resolution: Confidential settlement
Passengers killed when disgruntled airline employee boards plane and shoots crew causing plane crash
The Winters Family v. PSA Airlines
Resolution: Confidential settlement
Small plane taking off in poor weather crashes, killing co-pilot
The Davidson Family v. Means
Resolution: Confidential Settlement
Helicopter crash kills girlfriend of prominent rock promoter
The Doe Family v. Corporate Mobility and others
Resolution: Confidential settlement
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