About John Frederick
John Frederick Cavin is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1979. His license is currently in inactive status. Mr. Cavin is a shareholder at Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel, a law firm located in San Ramon, California. He has been practicing law for over 46 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mr. Cavin earned his Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1979. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Long Beach, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976. During his time at Pepperdine, he developed a strong foundation in legal principles that have guided his extensive career.
Mr. Cavin concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, business, insurance, litigation, mediation, and real property law. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving real estate transactions, corporate governance, insurance disputes, and property-related litigation. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Cavin 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. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Hoge Fenton, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for five years.
Mr. Cavin is an active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Contra Costa County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Cavin is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area effectively.
