Atty. Barbara Fortson

Atty. Barbara Fortson

Barbara Fortson is a lawyer practicing business. Barbara received a degree from London School of Economics in 1982, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Fortson at a glance

Barbara Fortson is an International Medical Corps. based in Santa Monica, California. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1995) and California (2016). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1994) and London School of Economics (M.Sc. University, 1982). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barbara Fortson is a lawyer practicing business
  • Barbara received a degree from London School of Economics in 1982, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Barbara practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Fortson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Fortson 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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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 Santa Monica 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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Where is Barbara Fortson's law office located?
Barbara Fortson's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Fortson handle?
Barbara Fortson focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Barbara Fortson practiced law?
Barbara Fortson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Barbara Fortson go to law school?
Barbara Fortson earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (M.Sc. University, 1982).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1994
M.Sc. University
London School of Economics
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
California
Admitted: 2016

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