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.
