Atty. Cara Franklin McGrath

Atty. Cara Franklin McGrath

Cara Franklin McGrath is a lawyer practicing business. Cara received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

San Diego San Diego 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Cara Franklin McGrath at a glance

Cara Franklin McGrath is an Associate based in San Diego, California, practicing at Cooley Llp. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cara Franklin McGrath is a lawyer practicing business
  • Cara received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Cara practices at Cooley LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Cara Franklin McGrath's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cara Franklin McGrath 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 San Diego 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 Cara Franklin McGrath

Where is Cara Franklin McGrath's law office located?
Cara Franklin McGrath's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Cooley Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cara Franklin McGrath handle?
Cara Franklin McGrath focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Cara Franklin McGrath practiced law?
Cara Franklin McGrath has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Cara Franklin McGrath go to law school?
Cara Franklin McGrath earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1999).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 2003
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1999

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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