Atty. B.Jill Macgregor Draffin

Atty. B.Jill Macgregor Draffin

B.Jill Macgregor Draffin is a lawyer practicing real estate construction & permanent finance, real estate, commercial finance and 4 other areas of law. B.Jill received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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About B.Jill Macgregor Draffin at a glance

B.Jill Macgregor Draffin is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Freeman, Freeman & Smiley, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1978). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1978) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • B.Jill Macgregor Draffin is a lawyer practicing real estate construction & permanent finance, real estate, commercial finance and 4 other areas of law
  • B.Jill received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • B.Jill practices at Freeman, Freeman & Smiley, LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

B.Jill Macgregor Draffin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases B.Jill Macgregor Draffin 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.

B.Jill Macgregor Draffin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

B.Jill Macgregor Draffin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

B.Jill Macgregor Draffin is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Irvine 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 B.Jill Macgregor Draffin

Where is B.Jill Macgregor Draffin's law office located?
B.Jill Macgregor Draffin's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Freeman, Freeman & Smiley, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does B.Jill Macgregor Draffin handle?
B.Jill Macgregor Draffin focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has B.Jill Macgregor Draffin practiced law?
B.Jill Macgregor Draffin has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did B.Jill Macgregor Draffin go to law school?
B.Jill Macgregor Draffin earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact B.Jill Macgregor Draffin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has B.Jill Macgregor Draffin received?
B.Jill Macgregor Draffin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1978
B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1978

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