Atty. John Raymond Rafter

Atty. John Raymond Rafter

John Raymond Rafter is a lawyer practicing business litigation, premises liability, ada compliance and defense. John received a B.S. degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA in 2011, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Irvine Irvine 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About John Raymond Rafter at a glance

John Raymond Rafter is an Attorney based in Irvine, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1979) and The State Bar of California Riverside County Bar Association Orange County Bar Association (2019). Educated at Western State College of Law, Irvine, CA (J.D., 2018) and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA (B.S., 2011). Active member of The State Bar of California Riverside County Bar Association Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Raymond Rafter is a lawyer practicing business litigation, premises liability, ada compliance and defense
  • John received a B.S. degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA in 2011, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Raymond Rafter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Raymond Rafter 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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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Irvine 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 John Raymond Rafter

Where is John Raymond Rafter's law office located?
John Raymond Rafter's law practice is located in Irvine, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Raymond Rafter handle?
John Raymond Rafter focuses on business, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Raymond Rafter practiced law?
John Raymond Rafter has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Raymond Rafter go to law school?
John Raymond Rafter earned their education at (J.D., 2018); (B.S., 2011).
How can I contact John Raymond Rafter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State College of Law, Irvine, CA
- 2018
B.S.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
- 2011

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
The State Bar of California Riverside County Bar Association Orange County Bar Association
Admitted: 2019

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