About John Edward
John Edward Kerley is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1995. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Kerley is a partner at Kerley Schaffer LLP, a law firm located at 1939 Harrison Street, Suite 500, Oakland, California 94612. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, serving clients throughout the state of California.
Mr. Kerley earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where he graduated in 1994. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Claremont McKenna College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1987. During his time at USC Gould, he was involved in various legal activities, including participating in the school's clinical legal education program.
Mr. Kerley concentrates his practice in the areas of insurance fraud, commercial disputes, insurance bad faith, and wrongful termination. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving disputes with insurance companies, including claims of bad faith and fraud. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Kerley has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to founding Kerley Schaffer LLP, he held positions with law firms both in the United States and the Middle East, gaining extensive experience in trial work and litigation.
Mr. Kerley is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He is also a member of the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. Mr. Kerley is fluent in English, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of California effectively.
