Atty. Cara Eileen Lankford

Atty. Cara Eileen Lankford

Cara Eileen Lankford is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, litigation. Cara received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Orinda Orinda 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Cara Eileen Lankford at a glance

Cara Eileen Lankford is a City Atty. Off. based in Orinda, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1997) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Orinda, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cara Eileen Lankford is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning, litigation
  • Cara received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Cara practices in Orinda, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Cara Eileen Lankford's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cara Eileen Lankford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Cara Eileen Lankford is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Orinda 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 Cara Eileen Lankford's law office located?
Cara Eileen Lankford's law practice is located in Orinda, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cara Eileen Lankford handle?
Cara Eileen Lankford focuses on trusts, estate planning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Cara Eileen Lankford practiced law?
Cara Eileen Lankford has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Cara Eileen Lankford go to law school?
Cara Eileen Lankford earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1997
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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