John Drdek Hahn Loeser Litigation Attorney
John D. Drdek
Associate

600 West Broadway
Suite 1500
San Diego, California 92101-3384

Primary Practices

John Drdek is an associate in Hahn Loeser’s San Diego office and is a member of the firm’s Litigation practice area, where he works on complex commercial litigation disputes. He handles a broad range of high-stakes cases, including multimillion dollar contract disputes, labor and employment issues, and class action lawsuits. He plays an integral role in all stages of the litigation process, from fighting complaints and managing discovery issues, to arguing substantive motions and advocating at trial.

Prior to attending Stanford Law School, John graduated from the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California and was a successful Hollywood producer and writer, developing such projects as “Godzilla,” “Hawaii Five-O” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

John also serves as Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and deployed with the Special Operations Joint Task Force to Afghanistan in 2012.

Credentials

Education

Stanford Law School J.D., 2016

Honors & Activities: Judge Thelton E. Henderson Prize for Academic Excellence; Pro Bono Distinction Award

 

University of Southern California, B.A., magna cum laude, Cinematic Arts, 2008

Honors & Activities: Dean’s List, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society

Community Involvement

American Legion – Post 416

Bar Admissions

State of California

 

Southern District, California

 

Central District, California

 

Northern District, California

 

Eastern District, California

Memberships & Affiliations

San Diego County Bar Association

 

Association of Business Trial Lawyers – San Diego

 

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

 

Mensa International

 

National Eagle Scout Association