Atty. Heather Simone Dufau

Atty. Heather Simone Dufau

Heather Simone Dufau is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, contract law and 2 other areas of law. Heather received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Heather Simone Dufau at a glance

Heather Simone Dufau is an Associate based in Manhattan Beach, California, practicing at Schlichter And Shonack Llp. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2005). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of California at Santa Barbara B.A. Communications (—). Active member of Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Manhattan Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Heather Simone Dufau is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, contract law and 2 other areas of law
  • Heather received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Heather practices at Schlichter & Shonack, LLP in Manhattan Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Heather Simone Dufau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather Simone Dufau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

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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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Real Estate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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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 Manhattan Beach 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 Heather Simone Dufau

Where is Heather Simone Dufau's law office located?
Heather Simone Dufau's law practice is located in Manhattan Beach, California. The firm is Schlichter And Shonack Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Heather Simone Dufau handle?
Heather Simone Dufau focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Heather Simone Dufau practiced law?
Heather Simone Dufau has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Heather Simone Dufau go to law school?
Heather Simone Dufau earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (—).
How can I contact Heather Simone Dufau for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2003
University of California at Santa Barbara B.A. Communications
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2005

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