About John Ward
John Ward Schilt is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the states of California and South Dakota. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2002, holding bar number 221186, and to the South Dakota State Bar in 1999. His license status in both states is currently active. Mr. Schilt is a principal at Tenax Law Group, P.C., a law firm with offices in Point Richmond, Fairfield, and Larkspur, California. He serves clients throughout California and South Dakota, focusing on personal injury, construction law, business law, employment law, landlord-tenant disputes, real estate law, collections, estate planning, arbitration and mediation, and legal malpractice.
Mr. Schilt earned his Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He has been practicing law for over 24 years, representing clients in various legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. His extensive experience encompasses all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials, in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Schilt has handled a diverse range of cases, including personal injury claims, construction disputes, business litigation, employment discrimination, landlord-tenant issues, real estate transactions, collections, estate planning, arbitration and mediation, and legal malpractice. He has represented clients at all stages of legal proceedings, from initial consultations and negotiations to complex trials and appeals, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the legal process.
Mr. Schilt is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota. He has appeared in various state courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda, the Superior Court of California for the County of Solano, and the Superior Court of California for the County of Marin. His practice reflects a broad range of legal expertise and a commitment to serving clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Mr. Schilt is a member of the California State Bar and the South Dakota State Bar. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. In addition to his professional affiliations, he is fluent in German, enabling him to effectively serve clients with German-speaking backgrounds. His multilingual abilities enhance his capacity to provide comprehensive legal services to a diverse clientele.
