Atty. Gary Tracy Lafayette

Atty. Gary Tracy Lafayette

Gary Tracy Lafayette is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, civil practice, trial practice and 9 other areas of law. Gary received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Oakland Oakland 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Tracy Lafayette at a glance

Gary Tracy Lafayette is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Lafayette & Kumagai LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (1979) and U.S. Supreme Court (2002). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gary Tracy Lafayette is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, civil practice, trial practice and 9 other areas of law
  • Gary received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Gary practices at Lafayette & Kumagai LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Tracy Lafayette's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Gary Tracy Lafayette is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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Product Liability

Gary Tracy Lafayette is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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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 Oakland 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 Tracy Lafayette

Where is Gary Tracy Lafayette's law office located?
Gary Tracy Lafayette's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Lafayette & Kumagai LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Tracy Lafayette handle?
Gary Tracy Lafayette focuses on employment, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gary Tracy Lafayette practiced law?
Gary Tracy Lafayette has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Gary Tracy Lafayette go to law school?
Gary Tracy Lafayette earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1975).
How can I contact Gary Tracy Lafayette for a consultation?
You can contact Gary Tracy Lafayette directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary Tracy Lafayette received?
Gary Tracy Lafayette's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1979
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002

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