Professionals

John C. Peiffer II, J.D., A.M.

John directs the Religious Organizations practice group, where he advises religious institutions and other nonprofit entities, including dioceses, private schools, and charitable foundations on corporate restructuring and entity formation, corporate governance (both civil and canonical), and tax-related issues. John also directs the Estate Planning practice group, where he works closely with high-net worth families and business owners on tax and estate planning strategies, related business transactions, and formation and management of private foundations.

Prior to joining The Busch Firm, John practiced law in the San Francisco office of Baker & McKenzie LLP and the Fresno office of Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Inc.

Email: jpeiffer@buschfirm.com   Phone: 949.474.7368 x105

 

Education

J.D., cum laude, University of Notre Dame Law School
A.M., Religious Studies, The University of Chicago
B.A., magna cum laude & Phi Beta Kappa, Santa Clara University

Professional Memberships & Activities

State Bar of California
Orange County Bar Association
Associate Member, Canon Law Society of America

Practice Areas

Estate Planning
Religious Organizations
Probate & Trust Administration

Personal

Steering Committee, Napa Institute
Past President, St. Thomas More Society (Notre Dame Chapter)
Food for the Poor