John A. Messina, Jr.

John A. Messina, Jr. is a highly skilled attorney and head of Messina & Hankin’s Temecula Valley office. With a strong background in real estate and business law, he represents businesses, government agencies, and individuals in civil litigation. His expertise spans corporate finance, real estate transactions, business structuring, and investment law. He also has extensive experience advising clients on the U.S. Government Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5).

Mr. Messina earned his undergraduate degree in Management (with distinction) from the University of Redlands. He later obtained his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1994 and is authorized to practice before all courts in California.

Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Messina worked as a licensed real estate broker and led a mortgage banking firm in the San Gabriel Valley. His extensive real estate background provides him with a unique perspective when handling legal matters related to property transactions and investments.

At Messina & Hankin, Mr. Messina represents clients in various legal matters, including contract disputes, land use cases, business torts, and commercial leases. His firm is also engaged in structuring and placing international investments in California. As a key legal advisor in the EB-5 investment program, he helps foreign investors navigate complex U.S. immigration and business regulations.

In addition to litigation, Mr. Messina assists clients with non-litigation legal services such as business formation, real estate leases, and purchase agreements. He has played a crucial role in securing investments from China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and other countries, helping businesses and investors grow successfully in the U.S. market.

As an author, John A. Messina, Jr. has written “California Commercial Lease Option Purchase Agreements Line by Line,” a detailed guide on drafting real estate agreements. His published articles provide insights on business partnerships, eminent domain, and legal ethics.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Messina & Hankin LLP

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Southwestern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Redlands
  BA in Business Management

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