Atty. Gary Steven Garfinkle

Atty. Gary Steven Garfinkle

Gary Steven Garfinkle is a lawyer practicing appellate, litigation. Gary received a A.B. degree from University of California in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years.

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About Gary Steven Garfinkle at a glance

Gary Steven Garfinkle is a litigation and appellate attorney based in Lafayette, California. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in California (1969), U.S. Supreme Court (1969), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1970). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1968) and University of California (A.B., 1965). Serands clients in Lafayette, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gary Steven Garfinkle is a lawyer practicing appellate, litigation
  • Gary received a A.B. degree from University of California in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Gary practices in Lafayette, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Steven Garfinkle's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Lafayette 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 Gary Steven Garfinkle

Where is Gary Steven Garfinkle's law office located?
Gary Steven Garfinkle's law practice is located in Lafayette, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Steven Garfinkle handle?
Gary Steven Garfinkle focuses on litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gary Steven Garfinkle practiced law?
Gary Steven Garfinkle has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Gary Steven Garfinkle go to law school?
Gary Steven Garfinkle earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (A.B., 1965).
How can I contact Gary Steven Garfinkle for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1968
A.B.
University of California
- 1965

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1970

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