John A. Vogt Jr.
Partner

Contact

(T) +1.949.553.7516
(F) +1.949.553.7539

Education

  • University of Notre Dame (J.D. with honors 1998); Rutgers College (B.A. with honors 1995)

Bar Admissions

  • California

John Vogt argues and tries cases on behalf of the government and corporations involving the most complicated legal challenges to their interests and operations — whether they be in state or federal court or in domestic or international arbitration.

In a suit brought under the Establishment Clause, John recently obtained summary judgment on behalf of a board of trustees in litigation challenging the constitutionality of prayer in the public college and university context. Last year, he defended the government in state and federal litigation in Washington and New York over AIG Financial Product's threatened termination of an interest rate swap on municipal bonds arising from the 2008 downturn in the credit and bond insurance markets. John successfully represented multinational corporations in challenges to their trade secrets and has skillfully coordinated the defense of multistate consumer class actions. He successfully defended clients in over $1 billion pension spiking litigation involving 20 coordinated class actions, successfully defended clients in matters alleging damages in excess of $100 million arising from construction of subways and highways, and successfully handled $100+ million employment class actions, some of which resulted in landmark decisions involving separation of powers and the proper scope of the California FEHA. He advises clients on the scope of, and restraints on, their constitutional and regulatory powers, including the ability to alter pension obligations, to impose regulatory fees, and to condemn and trade property.


Honors & Distinctions

  • Recognized by Law & Politics magazine as one of Southern California's "Super Lawyer Rising Stars" for the past six years

    Listed in the Cambridge Who's Who registry as one its top professionals
John Vogt