Atty. Chigusa Saotome

Atty. Chigusa Saotome

Chigusa Saotome is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, trusts & estates, estate planning. Chigusa received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Chigusa Saotome at a glance

Chigusa Saotome is a trusts, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in California (1996), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Cal (1996), and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1995) and Smith College (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chigusa Saotome is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, trusts & estates, estate planning
  • Chigusa received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Chigusa practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Chigusa Saotome's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

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

Chigusa Saotome is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

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 Sacramento 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 Chigusa Saotome

Where is Chigusa Saotome's law office located?
Chigusa Saotome's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chigusa Saotome handle?
Chigusa Saotome focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Chigusa Saotome practiced law?
Chigusa Saotome has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Chigusa Saotome go to law school?
Chigusa Saotome earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Chigusa Saotome for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1995
B.A.
Smith College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of Cal
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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