Atty. Gari L. Cheever

Atty. Gari L. Cheever

Gari L. Cheever is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, venture capital.

San Diego San Diego 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Gari L. Cheever at a glance

Gari L. Cheever is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on formation and business. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1984) and California (1987). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1983) and Arizona State University B.S. and B.A. Arizona State University summa cum laude Arizona State University Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gari L. Cheever is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, venture capital
  • Gari received a degree from Arizona State University, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Gari practices at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gari L. Cheever's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 San Diego 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 Gari L. Cheever

Where is Gari L. Cheever's law office located?
Gari L. Cheever's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gari L. Cheever handle?
Gari L. Cheever focuses on formation, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gari L. Cheever practiced law?
Gari L. Cheever has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Gari L. Cheever go to law school?
Gari L. Cheever earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (—).
How can I contact Gari L. Cheever for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1983
Arizona State University B.S. and B.A. Arizona State University summa cum laude Arizona State University Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1987

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