John N. N. Demas

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John N. N. Demas: Attorney with Demas Law Group, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

John N. Demas is the founding partner of Demas Law Group, P.C. and has devoted nearly three decades exclusively to representing injured victims. As a Sacramento personal injury attorney, he has built his career on protecting individuals and families facing serious injury and wrongful death matters.

John is widely respected for his dedication to clients and his ability to deliver exceptional results. He has extensive trial experience and has secured multiple multi-million-dollar verdicts, including one of the largest verdicts ever entered against Sacramento County and the largest verdict in Tuolumne County history. His reputation is grounded not only in results, but in preparation, integrity, and relentless advocacy.

Awards and Accolades

John has earned consistent recognition from both peers and legal organizations for his trial skill and professionalism:

  • Selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer every year since 2009 (an honor limited to fewer than 5% of attorneys and approximately 1% of plaintiff personal injury attorneys)
  • Named to the Northern California Top 100 Attorneys list
  • Named to the Top 25 Sacramento Lawyers list
  • Past President and a Member, The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) — invitation-only membership limited to fewer than 1% of civil trial attorneys nationwide
  • Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • “AV” Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell (highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards)
  • 10.0 Rating on Avvo
  • Trial Lawyer/Advocate of the Year, Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association

These distinctions reflect his high professional character, courtroom ability, and unwavering adherence to ethical standards.

Legal Community Involvement

John remains deeply involved in advancing the plaintiff trial bar and supporting the legal community:

  • Past President, Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
  • Frequent speaker and lecturer statewide for organizations including Continuing Education of the Bar and Consumer Attorneys of California
  • Settlement Conference Judge Pro Tem and Arbitrator, Sacramento County
  • Mediator for El Dorado County and Placer County

In addition to representing injury victims, John is committed to educating the public on safety and accident prevention.

Education

  • University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1992, With Distinction)
  • University of the Pacific (B.A., Political Science, 1989)

Admissions

  • State Bar of California (1992)
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1992)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
  • Consumer Attorneys of California
  • American Association of Justice
  • Th Justice Roundtable

Outside the courtroom, John enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, cycling, scuba diving, hiking, and traveling. He speaks Greek fluently.

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Areas of Practice (15)

  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Elder Abuse
  • Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of the Pacific, B.A. Political Science, 1989
Law School Attended:
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., with distinction, 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, California
Memberships:
State Bar of California; Capital City Trial Lawyers Association (Past-President); Consumer Attorneys of California (Board Member); American Association of Justice.
Languages:
Greek
ISLN:
911671573

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (15 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/26/10 in Personal Injury

    great trial lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/31/10 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/31/10 in Personal Injury

    Excellent Lawyer!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/30/10 in Personal Injury

    Highly respected, competent and ethical attorney deserving of the highest rating and consideration.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/30/10 in Labor and Employment

    John Demas represents his clients and the legal community well.In addition to his excellent trial results, he gives back to others by regularly teaching legal classes and workshops to plaintiff's attorneys.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/30/10 in Personal Injury

    I WOULD GIVE JOHN DEMAS THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE RATING IN BOTH LEGAL ABILITY AND ETHICAL STANDARDS, AND WOULD CONSIDER HIM TO BE A PREEMINENT ATTORNEY UNDER THE MARTINDALE HUBBELL RATING STANDARDS.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/29/10 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/22/10 in Personal Injury

    I have handled cases against this lawyer, and find him to be a well prepared, top notch attorney with high ethical standards. As a binding arbitrator I have heard cases presented by this lawyer and I view his work as being at the top of his class. In... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/15/10 in Personal Injury

    Excellent lawyer with superior ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/15/10 in Personal Injury

    John Demas is among the top 5 best trial lawyers in Sacramento. He does everything that an AV-rated lawyer can and should be expected to do, and more. He takes challenging cases, and fights hard for his clients. He does so while always maintaining... Read more

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4.9/5.0 (38 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

I honestly don’t even know where to start. After my car accident I was overwhelmed and pretty traumatized. John was amazing from day one. He actually listened and made me feel like I wasnt just anot...

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