Atty. Darren Michael Risley Kerstien

Atty. Darren Michael Risley Kerstien

Darren Michael Risley Kerstien is a lawyer practicing business law, contracts, corporate & finance. Darren received a B.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Darren Michael Risley Kerstien at a glance

Darren Michael Risley Kerstien is an Associate based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on contracts and business. Admitted to practice in California (2013) and Washington (2023). Educated at Azusa Pacific University (B.A. Biblical, 2007) and University of California, Irvine School of Law J.D. cum laude University of California, Irvine School of Law J.D. 2013. Pro Bono High Honors Senior Notes Editor University of California, Irvi (—). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Darren Michael Risley Kerstien is a lawyer practicing business law, contracts, corporate & finance
  • Darren received a B.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Darren practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Darren Michael Risley Kerstien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Darren Michael Risley Kerstien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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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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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 Costa Mesa 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 Darren Michael Risley Kerstien's law office located?
Darren Michael Risley Kerstien's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Darren Michael Risley Kerstien handle?
Darren Michael Risley Kerstien focuses on contracts, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Darren Michael Risley Kerstien practiced law?
Darren Michael Risley Kerstien has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Darren Michael Risley Kerstien go to law school?
Darren Michael Risley Kerstien earned their education at (B.A. Biblical, 2007); (—).
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Education

B.A. Biblical
Azusa Pacific University
- 2007
University of California, Irvine School of Law J.D. cum laude University of California, Irvine School of Law J.D. 2013. Pro Bono High Honors Senior Notes Editor University of California, Irvi
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013
Washington
Admitted: 2023

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