Atty. Arthur C. Preciado
Mr. Preciado has tried 26 civil cases to jury verdict, has been a member of ABOTA since 2007 and is a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney.
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Arthur C. Preciado is a Partner based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Gutierrez Preciado & House, LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, dog bites, litigation, civil rights, and education. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1981) and California State University at Los Angeles (B.A., 1976). Active member of American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Preciado has tried 26 civil cases to jury verdict, has been a member of ABOTA since 2007 and is a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney
- He defends government entities against tort claims, and employees against employment law claims
- His tort defense has included several high profile, high exposure claims for abuse of students by other students and by school staff
- Case Experience and History Mr. Preciado persuaded a Los Angeles Superior Court jury that police officers had good reason to detain the plaintiff temporarily to inquire about possible involvement in a crime, and that they did not use excessive force
- Patino v
- Los Angeles Unified School District, L.A
- Superior Court Case No. BC430225
- Mr. Preciado obtained a defense verdict against a claim of discrimination for failure to promote
- Ronald Riley v
- County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. SCVSS100364
- Mr. Preciado obtained a defense verdict against a claim that a student was injured in gym class because of negligent supervision
- Daisy Castillo v
- LAUSD, L.A
- Superior Court Case No. BC293550
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Arthur C. Preciado's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Arthur C. Preciado handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Arthur C. Preciado is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Arthur C. Preciado is one of 8,510 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Arthur C. Preciado is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Arthur C. Preciado is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Arthur C. Preciado is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Pasadena 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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