Atty. David Lawrence McGrath

Atty. David Lawrence McGrath

David Lawrence McGrath is a lawyer practicing cleantech, energy & natural resources, environment and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2008, and has been licensed for 14 years.

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About David Lawrence McGrath at a glance

David Lawrence McGrath is an Associate, Land, Environment & Natural Resources based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California (2012). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 2008) and University of California, Los Angeles School of Law J.D. 2012 Editor-in-Chief University of California, Los Angeles School of Law J.D. UCLA Entertainment Law Review (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Lawrence McGrath is a lawyer practicing cleantech, energy & natural resources, environment and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 2008, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • David practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Lawrence McGrath's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Land Use & Zoning

David Lawrence McGrath is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Lawrence McGrath is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Los Angeles 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 David Lawrence McGrath

Where is David Lawrence McGrath's law office located?
David Lawrence McGrath's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lawrence McGrath handle?
David Lawrence McGrath focuses on personal injury, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Lawrence McGrath practiced law?
David Lawrence McGrath has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did David Lawrence McGrath go to law school?
David Lawrence McGrath earned their education at (B.A., 2008); (—).
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Education

B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
- 2008
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law J.D. 2012 Editor-in-Chief University of California, Los Angeles School of Law J.D. UCLA Entertainment Law Review
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 2012

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