About John B.
John B. Buda earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 2002. He left law school with the credentials to practice and a classroom training ground that emphasized litigation and appellate procedure. The diploma marked the start of a steady legal career rooted in California.
Early years in practice are not detailed here, but Buda’s bar admissions include the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. That credential allows him to appear in federal appellate proceedings that cover much of the western United States. Being admitted to the Ninth Circuit shapes the kinds of matters he can accept and the procedural environment he navigates on behalf of clients.
Over time Buda has focused his work on matters that reach federal appellate review. He is known to handle filings, briefs and oral argument preparation before the Ninth Circuit, as well as related post-judgment proceedings. His practice requires attention to appellate deadlines, persuasive brief writing and an understanding of the Ninth Circuit’s case law and local rules. Those tasks define the daily rhythm of his work more than courtroom theatrics ever do.
Colleagues and opposing counsel describe appellate practice as a different discipline from trial work. It is quieter and more textual. Buda’s role often involves distilling trial records into concise legal arguments, identifying reversible error and framing issues in a way that fits appellate standards. That work can be meticulous. It rewards precision in citation and clarity of legal theory.
He is based in the Arcadia office, where he manages matters that proceed through the federal appellate process. From that office he prepares briefs, coordinates record assemblies and manages filings required by the Ninth Circuit’s schedule. On any given day he may be drafting a reply brief, coordinating with trial counsel or preparing for oral argument.
Buda’s career path reflects steady engagement with the federal appellate system rather than frequent changes in practice area. He maintains his practice in Arcadia and handles matters before the Ninth Circuit from that office.
