Atty. Manuel Antonio Abascal

Atty. Manuel Antonio Abascal

Manuel Antonio Abascal is a lawyer practicing health care and life sciences, intellectual property, securities litigation and professional liability and 6 other areas of law. Manuel received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (424) 283-5191

Profile Summary

About Manuel Antonio Abascal at a glance

Manuel Antonio Abascal is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, ip, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1992) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Manuel Antonio Abascal is a lawyer practicing health care and life sciences, intellectual property, securities litigation and professional liability and 6 other areas of law
  • Manuel received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Manuel practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Manuel Antonio Abascal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Manuel Antonio Abascal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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White Collar Crimes

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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 venue, 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 Manuel Antonio Abascal

Where is Manuel Antonio Abascal's law office located?
Manuel Antonio Abascal's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Manuel Antonio Abascal handle?
Manuel Antonio Abascal focuses on criminal defense, real estate, ip, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Manuel Antonio Abascal practiced law?
Manuel Antonio Abascal has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Manuel Antonio Abascal go to law school?
Manuel Antonio Abascal earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Manuel Antonio Abascal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1992
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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