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Atty. Cara Leigh Patton

Atty. Cara Leigh Patton

Cara Leigh Patton is a lawyer practicing business litigation, labor and employment, professional liability and 2 other areas of law. Cara received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Sterling Sterling 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Cara Leigh Patton at a glance

Cara Leigh Patton is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Sterling, Virginia. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California US District Court, Central District of California US District Court, Eastern District of (2006), Oregon (2008), Virginia (2017), and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., 2006) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.B.A., 2003). Active member of State Bar of California Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Sterling, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cara Leigh Patton is a lawyer practicing business litigation, labor and employment, professional liability and 2 other areas of law
  • Cara received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Cara practices in Sterling, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Cara Leigh Patton's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Cara Leigh Patton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Cara Leigh Patton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

Cara Leigh Patton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sterling are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cara Leigh Patton

Where is Cara Leigh Patton's law office located?
Cara Leigh Patton's law practice is located in Sterling, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cara Leigh Patton handle?
Cara Leigh Patton focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Cara Leigh Patton practiced law?
Cara Leigh Patton has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Cara Leigh Patton go to law school?
Cara Leigh Patton earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Cara Leigh Patton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark Law School
- 2006
B.B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California US District Court, Central District of California US District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 2006
Oregon
Admitted: 2008
Virginia
Admitted: 2017
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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