Atty. Eric Everett Hawes
Eric Everett Hawes is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Woodland Hills, CA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Eric Everett Hawes at a Glance
Eric Everett Hawes is a Member based in Woodland Hills, California, practicing at Perez & Hawes. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1991). Educated at Ventura College of Law (J.D., 1987) and California State University, Northridge (B.A., 1982). Active member of Los Angeles County (Member, Sections on: Commercial Law Real Estate Law Litigation) and Ventura County (Member, Sections on: Commercial Law Real Estate Law) Bar Associations Financial Lawyers Conference Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum. Serves clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Everett Hawes
- Eric Everett Hawes is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Eric practices at Perez & Hawes in Woodland Hills, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Everett Hawes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Everett Hawes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Woodland Hills.
Business & Corporate Law in Woodland Hills
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Woodland Hills
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Woodland Hills
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Eric Everett Hawes is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Woodland Hills
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Woodland Hills
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 Woodland Hills 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 venue, 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.
Woodland Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Woodland Hills-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Woodland Hills Choose Eric Everett Hawes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Everett Hawes's practice in the field of business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Everett Hawes brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, Eric Everett Hawes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and bankruptcy, Eric Everett Hawes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Woodland Hills
A Woodland Hills-based practice means Eric Everett Hawes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric Everett Hawes Handles in Woodland Hills
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Everett Hawes has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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