John S. Poulos
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith • Sacramento, CA
BankingBanking & FinanceFalse Claims ActInsuranceInvestigations
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Contact
Email
john.poulos@lewisbrisbois.com
Phone
(855) 705-2898
Address
2850 Gateway Oaks Dr Ste 450, Sacramento, CA, 95833-4348, US
Professional
About
John Poulos' practice focuses on commercial litigation. He serves as Vice-Chair of both the Banking & Finance Practice Group and the Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Poulos is an experienced federal and state court trial lawyer. Mr. Poulos also has considerable appellate experience. In addition, Mr. Poulos has handled binding arbitrations and has successfully resolved many complex disputes through other alternative dispute resolution processes, including early neutral evaluation programs and mediation. The majority of Mr. Poulos' practice involves complex real estate, construction and/or environmental disputes. Mr. Poulos has extensive experience representing owners, contractors, subcontractors, lenders and material suppliers in both public and private works construction disputes. Mr. Poulos handles bid protests and disputes over public procurement and has prosecuted and defended False Claims Act claims. Mr. Poulos represents clients in litigation, arbitration and mediation regarding significant high-dollar construction disputes, including breach of contract actions, disputes over change orders, scheduling, sequencing and delay, and inefficiency claims. He also has experience prosecuting and defending mechanics' liens, stop notices, performance and payment bond claims, and construction defect claims. Mr. Poulos also has represented design professionals and contractors regarding state licensing issues. In addition, Mr. Poulos has extensive experience representing developers, title insurance companies, builders, lenders and property owners in a variety of real estate disputes, including government investigations, disputes as to title, lien priority, breach of contract, development rights and real estate related torts, including significant mold-related claims and property contamination. Mr. Poulos has experience litigating claims under CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Water Act, California's Endangered Species Act and various other state environmental statutes. Mr. Poulos was a law clerk to Justices Edmund Burke, Alexander Bryner and Robert Eastaugh of the Alaska Supreme Court. Mr. Poulos is a former Trustee of the Davis Joint Unified School District.
About Banking Law
Banking attorneys advise financial institutions on regulatory compliance, transactions, and litigation. They help banks navigate complex financial regulations. Common matters include regulatory compliance, loan transactions, bank litigation, consumer finance.
Credentials
Education
1991 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1987 Claremont McKenna College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Excellence in Practice - 5 Years Selected to Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2015 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2014 Top Attorney in Construction Law and Real Estate Law, Best Lawyers 2014 Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine 2013 Northern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2012 Pillsbury Advisory Supreme Court Settles Jurisdiction Question Under Telephone Consumer Protection Act 2003 Pillsbury Winthrop on Affordable Housing Pillsbury Winthrop on Affordable Housing, 2003 Issue
Associations
2000 - 2003 Davis Joint Unified School District Trustee
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Updated: Jun 03, 2026