Atty. Jill Cooper Teraoka

Atty. Jill Cooper Teraoka

Jill Cooper Teraoka is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use and natural resources, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law. Jill received a degree from Princeton University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Jill Cooper Teraoka at a glance

Jill Cooper Teraoka is a Sr. Dep. Coun. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, zoning, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. Distr (1991). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (JD, 1991) and Princeton University (Bachelor, 1987). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jill Cooper Teraoka is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use and natural resources, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • Jill received a degree from Princeton University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Jill practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jill Cooper Teraoka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jill Cooper Teraoka handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Land Use & Zoning

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Product Liability

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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 Los Angeles 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 Jill Cooper Teraoka

Where is Jill Cooper Teraoka's law office located?
Jill Cooper Teraoka's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jill Cooper Teraoka handle?
Jill Cooper Teraoka focuses on business, bankruptcy, zoning, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jill Cooper Teraoka practiced law?
Jill Cooper Teraoka has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Jill Cooper Teraoka go to law school?
Jill Cooper Teraoka earned their education at (JD, 1991); (Bachelor, 1987).
How can I contact Jill Cooper Teraoka for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 1991
Bachelor
Princeton University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. Distr
Admitted: 1991

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