About John Michael

John Michael Ottoboni is a retired attorney who was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1972. He held and maintained an active license until his retirement. Mr. Ottoboni was a founding partner of Ferrari Ottoboni Caputo & Wunderling LLP, a law firm based in San Jose, California. The firm specializes in trust and estate law, tax law, and real estate law, serving high-net-worth individuals and closely held companies. ([ferrarilawpartners.com](https://www.ferrarilawpartners.com/?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Ottoboni earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law. Prior to attending law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University. His legal education provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in law. ([lawyers.oyez.org](https://lawyers.oyez.org/lawyers/education-law/california/la-jolla?utm_source=openai))

Throughout his career, Mr. Ottoboni focused on education law, business law, and real estate law. He represented clients in various legal stages, including litigation, negotiations, and trials. His practice encompassed a wide range of cases, reflecting his versatility and depth of knowledge in these areas. ([lawyers.oyez.org](https://lawyers.oyez.org/lawyers/education-law/california/la-jolla?utm_source=openai))

Mr. Ottoboni was admitted to practice law in all California courts, certain federal district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His broad court admissions enabled him to handle complex cases at both the state and federal levels. After retiring from active practice, he continued to reside in Monte Sereno, California. ([lawyers.oyez.org](https://lawyers.oyez.org/lawyers/education-law/california/la-jolla?utm_source=openai))

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Ottoboni was involved in various professional associations and community activities. He was married to his wife, Nancy, and was the father of five children and seven grandchildren. His family life was an important aspect of his personal and professional identity. ([lawyers.oyez.org](https://lawyers.oyez.org/lawyers/education-law/california/la-jolla?utm_source=openai))

Education

Santa Clara Univ

Undergraduate Degree

UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall

Law Degree

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1972
California Courts of Appeal State Appeals Court · Admitted 1972
California Superior Courts State Trial Court · Admitted 1972
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1972
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1972
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1972

Types of Cases Handled

education law business law real estate law

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 333 W. Santa Clara Street Suite 700 San Jose CA 95113