Atty. H. Lawrence Serra

Atty. H. Lawrence Serra

Mr. H.

San Diego San Diego 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About H. Lawrence Serra at a glance

H. Lawrence Serra is a business, real estate, zoning, construction, and international attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in California (1974), District of Columbia (1989), and Pennsylvania (1995). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 1974) and Princeton University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. H. Lawrence Serra is a lawyer practicing commercial general liability, real estate development, land use and construction law and 2 other areas of law
  • H. received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • H. practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

H. Lawrence Serra's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases H. Lawrence Serra 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.

H. Lawrence Serra is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

H. Lawrence Serra is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

H. Lawrence Serra is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Construction Law

H. Lawrence Serra is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

H. Lawrence Serra is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in California →

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 H. Lawrence Serra

Where is H. Lawrence Serra's law office located?
H. Lawrence Serra's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does H. Lawrence Serra handle?
H. Lawrence Serra focuses on business, real estate, zoning, construction, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has H. Lawrence Serra practiced law?
H. Lawrence Serra has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did H. Lawrence Serra go to law school?
H. Lawrence Serra earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1967).
How can I contact H. Lawrence Serra for a consultation?
You can contact H. Lawrence Serra 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 H. Lawrence Serra received?
H. Lawrence Serra's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Arizona
- 1974
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1995

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