Atty. Leonard Lessing Schapira

Atty. Leonard Lessing Schapira

Leonard Lessing Schapira is a lawyer practicing real estate law, lender liability law, debt restructuring law and 3 other areas of law. Leonard received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1974, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Leonard Lessing Schapira at a glance

Leonard Lessing Schapira is a business, real estate, and consumer attorney based in Manhattan Beach, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1990), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991). Educated at Loyola University at Los Angeles (J.D., 1990) and Stanford University (A.B., 1974). Serands clients in Manhattan Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leonard Lessing Schapira is a lawyer practicing real estate law, lender liability law, debt restructuring law and 3 other areas of law
  • Leonard received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1974, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Leonard practices in Manhattan Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Leonard Lessing Schapira's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leonard Lessing Schapira 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

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

Leonard Lessing Schapira is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 Leonard Lessing Schapira

Where is Leonard Lessing Schapira's law office located?
Leonard Lessing Schapira's law practice is located in Manhattan Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leonard Lessing Schapira handle?
Leonard Lessing Schapira focuses on business, real estate, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Leonard Lessing Schapira practiced law?
Leonard Lessing Schapira has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Leonard Lessing Schapira go to law school?
Leonard Lessing Schapira earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact Leonard Lessing Schapira for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University at Los Angeles
- 1990
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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