John R. Garner

John R. Garner is a California business and estate planning lawyer who advises individuals, family-owned businesses, and larger companies. His practice includes business formation, contract negotiations, real estate transactions, estate planning, and matters affecting daily business operations. He represents clients in civil lawsuits, administrative hearings, and trust disputes. His work extends to businesses participating in SBA programs and clients facing transactional or contested legal issues.

John earned a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and a B.A. from the University of California, Davis. His education supports his work across business transactions, estate planning, contract matters, and real estate. This academic foundation helps him analyze legal structures, property interests, and dispute-related issues while advising clients on business and personal planning needs.

John counsels clients on business formations, negotiated agreements, real estate transactions, and other operational matters. He represents businesses and individuals when disputes develop, including civil litigation, administrative proceedings, and trust conflicts. His client base ranges from individuals and small family-owned businesses to larger companies. This experience gives him a broad perspective on legal issues involving ownership, operations, property, contracts, and estate-related concerns.

John R. Garner is admitted to practice in California and before the US District Courts for the Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California. His professional affiliations include the Sacramento County Bar Association, Sacramento Estate Planning Council, and Association of Business Trial Lawyers. He participates in agricultural and community organizations as well. His practice combines transactional counseling, estate planning, and dispute representation for clients facing significant business and personal legal decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Garner & Associates, LLP
• Member, Sacramento County Bar Association
• Member, Sacramento Estate Planning Council
• Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Agricultural Law Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Diego, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)