Business Details
38 Years
experience
Experienced Legal Representation in Los Altos, CA
I have dedicated my legal practice to serving clients in Los Altos, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties since 1973, specializing in family law while maintaining expertise in general litigation, real estate, estates and wills, and employment disputes. My approach prioritizes efficiency, effectiveness, and empathy, particularly during life-altering events like divorce. With formal education from Stanford University and UC Hastings College of Law, I opened my independent practice in 1988 after working with one of Los Altos' pioneering attorneys. My work style eliminates reliance on paralegals, ensuring direct attorney-client collaboration while associating specialists when needed.My background reflects the diverse experiences of this region, having lived internationally and raised a multicultural family, which informs my understanding of clients' unique needs. I emphasize transparent communication, avoiding hidden fees or bureaucratic delays, and offer flexible meeting times to accommodate working professionals. My practice philosophy centers on resolving legal challenges through personalized strategies grounded in over 50 years of combined professional and local community experience.
Services
Family Law
General Litigation
Real Estate
Estates & Wills
Employment Disputes
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer direct attorney collaboration without paralegal intermediaries
- Our practice combines 50+ years of local legal experience with international perspective
- We prioritize transparent communication and flexible scheduling
- We associate specialists for complex cases while maintaining case leadership
- Our approach balances legal rigor with compassionate client support
Services
Family Law
Specialized representation in divorce proceedings, child custody, spousal support, and property division. Our approach prioritizes efficient resolution while protecting client interests through personalized legal strategies tailored to complex family dynamics and California's unique community property laws.
General Litigation
Comprehensive litigation support for civil matters including contract disputes and business conflicts. We provide direct attorney representation with strategic focus on achieving measurable outcomes through courtroom advocacy or negotiated settlements while minimizing procedural delays and unnecessary costs.
Real Estate
Legal guidance for residential and commercial property transactions, boundary disputes, and title issues. Our practice addresses complex real estate matters with emphasis on clear documentation, compliance with local regulations, and protection of property rights in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
Estates & Wills
Customized estate planning services including wills, trusts, and probate administration. We help clients create comprehensive plans for asset distribution while considering tax implications, family business succession, and protection of beneficiaries' interests through legally sound documentation.
Employment Disputes
Representation in employment-related legal matters including wrongful termination claims and contract negotiations. Our approach combines understanding of labor regulations with practical solutions for resolving workplace conflicts while protecting employer-employee rights under California law.
People
Sines John B
Attorney
Practicing law since 1973 with focus on family law, litigation, and estate planning. Graduated from Stanford University (1969) and UC Hastings College of Law (1973). Opened independent practice in Los Altos in 1988 after early career with local legal pioneer Gordon Eustice.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in family law, general litigation, real estate, estates and wills, and employment disputes with particular emphasis on complex divorce proceedings and property division.
How do you handle complex financial aspects of divorce?
We use California Judicial Council forms FL-142 and FL-150 for asset and income documentation while associating forensic accountants when needed to ensure accurate valuation of business interests and retirement benefits.
Do you work with paralegals?
No, we provide direct attorney representation without paralegal intermediaries. For specialized needs, we associate qualified attorneys while maintaining primary case responsibility.
What makes your practice different?
Our approach combines direct attorney-client communication, multicultural perspective, and flexible scheduling with over 50 years of combined legal experience in Silicon Valley's unique legal environment.
How are out-of-area legal issues handled?
When cases require expertise beyond our practice areas, we refer clients to qualified specialists while maintaining coordination to ensure consistent legal strategy and representation standards.
