Atty. Lawrence W. Sonsini
Lawrence W. Sonsini is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 4 other areas of law.
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Lawrence W. Sonsini is a Chairman based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1966). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1966) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lawrence W. Sonsini is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 4 other areas of law
- Lawrence received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Lawrence practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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