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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.
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
American Legion – Post 416
State of California
Southern District, California
Central District, California
Northern District, California
Eastern District, California
San Diego County Bar Association
Association of Business Trial Lawyers – San Diego
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Mensa International
National Eagle Scout Association