Atty. Lee William Potts

Atty. Lee William Potts

Lee William Potts is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil appeals, constitutional law and 1 other area of law. Lee received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Lee William Potts at a glance

Lee William Potts is a Principal based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at McKool Smith Hennigan, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1990). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1986) and San Jose State University (B.A. San, 1972). Active member of Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lee William Potts is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil appeals, constitutional law and 1 other area of law
  • Lee received a B.A. degree from San Jose State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Lee practices at McKool Smith Hennigan, P.C. in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Lee William Potts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lee William Potts 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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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Lee William Potts

Where is Lee William Potts's law office located?
Lee William Potts's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is McKool Smith Hennigan, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lee William Potts handle?
Lee William Potts focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Lee William Potts practiced law?
Lee William Potts has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Lee William Potts go to law school?
Lee William Potts earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. San, 1972).
How can I contact Lee William Potts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1986
B.A. San
San Jose State University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1994

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