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EDUCATION

  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2004)
  • University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Political Science, 2001)
JOHN P. GLOWACKI Associate Attorney
 jglowacki@mkblawyers.com

Mr. Glowacki represents public agencies, small businesses and individuals in litigation matters related to public law, water law, real property, contracts and estate law.

As a member of MKB’s litigation department, Mr. Glowacki’s experience includes drafting pleadings, planning discovery, propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending percipient and expert witness depositions, planning and executing law and motion strategies, retaining and preparing expert witnesses, researching and writing briefs, and preparing for and conducting trial. He has represented clients in bench trials and various forms of alternative dispute resolution in courts throughout Southern California.  His litigation experience also extends to the Court of Appeal, where he briefed and participated in oral argument of cases before Division Three of California’s Fourth Appellate District.

Prior to joining MKB in July 2007, Mr. Glowacki was an associate in an Orange County law firm engaged in the practice of defending physicians, hospitals, medical groups, nurses and attorneys in medical malpractice and other professional liability lawsuits.  During law school, he served as judicial extern to the Honorable William H. Alsup in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and in that capacity he researched and wrote opinions for the Court on a wide variety of legal matters.  Mr. Glowacki’s public law experience began while working as a law clerk for the Los Angeles City Attorney during law school.

Admitted 2004, California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California.



Publications and Presentations

Co-Author, “Blue Ribbon Task Forces Releases Final ‘Delta Vision’,” California Water Law & Policy Reporter, February 2008, Vol. 18, No. 5.’

Co-Author, “First District Rules Coastal Commission Lacks Authority to Declare Property Environmentally Sensitive Habitat on Appeal from Grant of Coastal Development Permit,” California Water Law & Policy Reporter, March 2008, Vol. 18, No. 6.

Co-Author, “Third District Court Holds Private Attorney General Fees Are Available to Private Entities Even When Public Entities Achieved Substantially Similar Result in Litigation,” California Water Law & Policy Reporter, May 2008, Vol. 18, No. 8.

Co-Author, “Parties Battle Over Revenues From Power Plant as Sacramento Superior Court Denies Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment and Case Moves to Trial,” California Water Law & Policy Reporter, June 2008, Vol. 18, No. 9.

Co-Author, “While Colorado Eyes an Abundant Snowpack, California Governor Declares Drought,” California Water Law & Policy Reporter, July 2008, Vol. 18, No. 10.

Co-Author, “Delta Vision Task Force Releases Draft Strategic Plan for Public Review and Comment:  ‘A Good Start,’” California Water Law & Policy Reporter, August/September 2008, Vol. 18, No. 11.



Organizations and Activities

State Bar of California, Litigation and Public Law Sections

Orange County Bar Association, Business Litigation, Trusts & Estates and Environmental Law Sections

American Bar Association, Litigation, State and Local Government Law, Government and Public Sector Lawyers, Environment, Energy, and Resources Sections

The Association of Southern California Defense Counsel