Atty. Carissa Chappellet

Atty. Carissa Chappellet

Carissa Chappellet is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates. Carissa received a degree from Monterey College of the Law, Monterey CA, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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About Carissa Chappellet at a glance

Carissa Chappellet is a trusts attorney based in Big Sur, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Monterey College of the Law, Monterey CA (—). Serands clients in Big Sur, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Carissa Chappellet is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates
  • Carissa received a degree from Monterey College of the Law, Monterey CA, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Carissa practices in Big Sur, CA

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Carissa Chappellet's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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 Big Sur 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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Carissa Chappellet's law practice is located in Big Sur, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Carissa Chappellet focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Carissa Chappellet practiced law?
Carissa Chappellet has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Education

Monterey College of the Law, Monterey CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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