Atty. Cara Lee Macdonald

Atty. Cara Lee Macdonald

Cara Lee Macdonald is a lawyer. Cara received a degree from East China Institute of Politics and Law, Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China in 1987, and has been licensed for 38 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Cara Lee Macdonald at a glance

Cara Lee Macdonald is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Legalpeople. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1988), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1989), and Florida (1992). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1988) and East China Institute of Politics and Law, Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China (University, 1987). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cara Lee Macdonald is a lawyer
  • Cara received a degree from East China Institute of Politics and Law, Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China in 1987, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Cara practices at Legalpeople in San Francisco, CA

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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 Francisco 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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Cara Lee Macdonald's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Legalpeople. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Cara Lee Macdonald practiced law?
Cara Lee Macdonald has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Cara Lee Macdonald earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (University, 1987).
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1988
University
East China Institute of Politics and Law, Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1989
Florida
Admitted: 1992

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