Atty. Gavin Thomas McCraley

Atty. Gavin Thomas McCraley

Gavin Thomas McCraley is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, energy and 12 other areas of law. Gavin received a B.A. degree from Whitman College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Gavin Thomas McCraley at a glance

Gavin Thomas McCraley is an Of Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1998) and Washington (2016). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1998) and Whitman College (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gavin Thomas McCraley is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance, energy and 12 other areas of law
  • Gavin received a B.A. degree from Whitman College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Gavin practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Gavin Thomas McCraley's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Palo Alto 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 Gavin Thomas McCraley

Where is Gavin Thomas McCraley's law office located?
Gavin Thomas McCraley's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gavin Thomas McCraley handle?
Gavin Thomas McCraley focuses on business, m&a, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Gavin Thomas McCraley practiced law?
Gavin Thomas McCraley has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Gavin Thomas McCraley go to law school?
Gavin Thomas McCraley earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Gavin Thomas McCraley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Notre Dame Law School
- 1998
B.A.
Whitman College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
Washington
Admitted: 2016

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