Atty. Debra Sue Summers

Atty. Debra Sue Summers

Debra Sue Summers is a lawyer practicing business, employment & labor, real estate & environmental. Debra received a degree from West Texas State University, Canyon TX, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra Sue Summers at a glance

Debra Sue Summers is a employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at West Texas State University, Canyon TX University of San Francisco SOL, San Francisco CA (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Debra Sue Summers is a lawyer practicing business, employment & labor, real estate & environmental
  • Debra received a degree from West Texas State University, Canyon TX, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Debra practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Sue Summers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Sue Summers 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.

Debra Sue Summers is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Debra Sue Summers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

Debra Sue Summers is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Palo Alto 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 Debra Sue Summers

Where is Debra Sue Summers's law office located?
Debra Sue Summers's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Sue Summers handle?
Debra Sue Summers focuses on employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Debra Sue Summers practiced law?
Debra Sue Summers has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Debra Sue Summers go to law school?
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How can I contact Debra Sue Summers for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Debra Sue Summers received?
Debra Sue Summers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

West Texas State University, Canyon TX University of San Francisco SOL, San Francisco CA
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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