Atty. Arlene Kostant
Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award. Selected: Northern California Super Lawyer, 2005—; Top 50 Northern California Women Attorneys, 2006-2007-2008.
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About Arlene Kostant at a glance
Arlene Kostant is a Member based in Lafayette, California, practicing at Law Offices of Arlene Kostant. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1977) and New York University (B.A. University, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lafayette, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award
Selected
- Northern California Super Lawyer, 2005—
- Top 50 Northern California Women Attorneys, 2006-2007-2008
- Co-Desk Editor, Mediation and ADR, Collaborative Review, 2006
Author
- "The Thatcher Trap - Don't Fall In," Family Law News, Summer 1991
- Lecturer in Law, Negotiation, Boalt Hall School of Law, 2001—
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Negotiation/Settlement
- Mediation, Hastings College of Law, 1992—
Lecturer
- California Continuing Education of the Bar, 1983-1988
- Adjunct Faculty, San Francisco State University, 1981-1985
- Continuing Education Seminars, Bar Association of San Francisco, 1982-1991
- Member, Association of Family Conciliation Courts, 1981-1996
- Negotiations trainer for law firms, industry, collaborative practice groups
- Named by Daily Journal Legal Newspaper as one of top 25 Family Law Mediators in California, 2003
- Co-Chair, Collaborative Practice California Conference, 2008
Practice Areas Explained
Arlene Kostant's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Arlene Kostant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Arlene Kostant is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
Arlene Kostant is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Arlene Kostant is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Arlene Kostant is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Arlene Kostant is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in California →
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 Lafayette 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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