Atty. Eileen M Avila
Eileen M. Coughlan Avilas practice of law began in 1982, when she did general litigation and managed case litigation for the federal government.
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Eileen M Avila is a Member based in Burlingame, California, practicing at Law Office of Eileen M. Avila. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at San Francisco Law School (J.D. University, 1982) and Pomona College (B.A., 1977). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eileen M. Coughlan Avilas practice of law began in 1982, when she did general litigation and managed case litigation for the federal government
- After the birth of her son in 1993, Eileen decided to devote her practice solely to family law
- She became a certified family law practitioner through the California Board of Legal Specialization in 2001
- Her practice is 100% devoted to family law and mediation
- Although her family law practice was first devoted to litigation and uncontested cases, over time Eileen has devoted more of her practice to mediation and negotiation
- She is a certified mediator through the University of California Extension Program
- In recent years, she has also been extensively trained in collaborative law and makes use of this training whenever possible in her cases
- Eileen strives to fully understand her clients perspective and although she provides rational advice based on the law, she prides herself on being accessible to her clients
- When a client is in crisis, she will be there for that client
- She works well helping clients to form support networks, including interacting with other family members when appropriate and needed, helping to retain psychotherapists, CPAs, financial experts, vocational and custody evaluators, and other professionals as needed
- As a first generation American and having married into a Hispanic family, Eileen embraces cultural diversity and always works to be sensitive to a familys culture
- She is also sensitive to clients' psychological issues and disabilities when these are concerns in their family law case
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Eileen M Avila's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eileen M Avila handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Eileen M Avila is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
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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.
Eileen M Avila is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Eileen M Avila is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eileen M Avila is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Burlingame 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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