Atty. Phyllis A Modlin

Atty. Phyllis A Modlin

Phyllis A Modlin is a lawyer practicing real estate litigation, construction litigation, business litigation. Phyllis received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Clayton Clayton 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Phyllis A Modlin at a glance

Phyllis A Modlin is a business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Clayton, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1985), California (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California (1988). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Clayton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phyllis A Modlin is a lawyer practicing real estate litigation, construction litigation, business litigation
  • Phyllis received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Phyllis practices in Clayton, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Phyllis A Modlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phyllis A Modlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Phyllis A Modlin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

Phyllis A Modlin is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Clayton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Phyllis A Modlin

Where is Phyllis A Modlin's law office located?
Phyllis A Modlin's law practice is located in Clayton, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phyllis A Modlin handle?
Phyllis A Modlin focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Phyllis A Modlin practiced law?
Phyllis A Modlin has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Phyllis A Modlin go to law school?
Phyllis A Modlin earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Phyllis A Modlin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1985
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1985
California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 1988

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