Atty. Elaine Rushing

Atty. Elaine Rushing

Elaine Rushing is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, business law and 16 other areas of law. Elaine received a B.A. degree from University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Syracuse University in 1969, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Santa Rosa Santa Rosa 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Elaine Rushing at a glance

Elaine Rushing is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Santa Rosa, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1979). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Syracuse University (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Santa Rosa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elaine Rushing is a lawyer practicing litigation, alternative dispute resolution, business law and 16 other areas of law
  • Elaine received a B.A. degree from University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Syracuse University in 1969, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Elaine practices in Santa Rosa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Elaine Rushing's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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Medical Malpractice

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Personal Injury

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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 Rosa 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 Elaine Rushing

Where is Elaine Rushing's law office located?
Elaine Rushing's law practice is located in Santa Rosa, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elaine Rushing handle?
Elaine Rushing focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Elaine Rushing practiced law?
Elaine Rushing has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Elaine Rushing go to law school?
Elaine Rushing earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Elaine Rushing for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Munich, Munich, Germany, Syracuse University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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