Atty. Tara Cheever
Tara Cheever is a seasoned estate‐planning attorney devoted to more than paperwork—she’s committed to preserving legacies and delivering peace of mind. As a Personal Family Lawyer®, her approach is relational, not transactional: by listening closely to each client’s goals and concerns, she crafts Life and Legacy plans that protect assets and ensure loved ones are cared for when it matters most.
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Tara Cheever is a Founder based in Carlsbad, California, practicing at Cheever Law, APC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Illinois at Chicago (Bachelor, 2002). Serands clients in Carlsbad, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tara Cheever is a seasoned estate‐planning attorney devoted to more than paperwork—she’s committed to preserving legacies and delivering peace of mind
- As a Personal Family Lawyer®, her approach is relational, not transactional: by listening closely to each client’s goals and concerns, she crafts Life and Legacy plans that protect assets and ensure loved ones are cared for when it matters most
- A Cum Laude graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Tara earned multiple academic honors, secured a prestigious Fellowship with the Center for Law, Technology, and Communications, and served as a certified law clerk at the California Department of Justice, where she presented oral arguments before all divisions of the Fourth District Court of Appeal
- After nearly three years as Deputy City Attorney for Escondido, she launched Cheever Law, APC in 2009 to work directly with families and business owners
- Tara is a member of WealthCounsel, a graduate of Elder Law College, and gives back through the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
- Originally from the Chicago area, she holds a B.S. with High Honors from the University of Illinois
- When she’s not practicing law, you’ll find her paddle boarding, hiking, practicing yoga, or enjoying beach days with her rescued Bichon Maltese and loved ones
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Carlsbad 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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