Atty. Charles Christopher McKenna

Atty. Charles Christopher McKenna

Charles Christopher McKenna is a lawyer practicing mortgage banking, business litigation, intellectual property disputes and 5 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Christopher McKenna at a glance

Charles Christopher McKenna is an Associate based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Wright Finlay And Zak Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1993) and U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern Districts of California U.S. Court of Appeals, N (1995). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1993) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1989). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Christopher McKenna is a lawyer practicing mortgage banking, business litigation, intellectual property disputes and 5 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Charles practices at Wright Finlay & Zak, LLP in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Christopher McKenna's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Christopher McKenna 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Charles Christopher McKenna is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Charles Christopher McKenna is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Newport Beach 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 Charles Christopher McKenna

Where is Charles Christopher McKenna's law office located?
Charles Christopher McKenna's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Wright Finlay And Zak Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Christopher McKenna handle?
Charles Christopher McKenna focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Charles Christopher McKenna practiced law?
Charles Christopher McKenna has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Charles Christopher McKenna go to law school?
Charles Christopher McKenna earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Charles Christopher McKenna for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1993
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Central, Southern and Northern Districts of California U.S. Court of Appeals, N
Admitted: 1995

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