Atty. Christopher A. Raftery

Atty. Christopher A. Raftery

Christopher A. Raftery is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Christopher A. Raftery at a glance

Christopher A. Raftery is an Associate based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Bingham McCutchen LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at Harvard College (Artis Baccalaureate, 2004). Active member of •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher A. Raftery is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
  • Christopher A. received a degree from Harvard College in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Christopher A. practices at Bingham McCutchen LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher A. Raftery's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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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 Santa Monica 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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Where is Christopher A. Raftery's law office located?
Christopher A. Raftery's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Bingham McCutchen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher A. Raftery handle?
Christopher A. Raftery focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher A. Raftery practiced law?
Christopher A. Raftery has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Christopher A. Raftery go to law school?
Christopher A. Raftery earned their education at (Artis Baccalaureate, 2004).
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Practice Areas

Education

Artis Baccalaureate
Harvard College
- 2004

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011

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