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.
Health Care And Life Sciences & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 32+ Years Experience
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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
- 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
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Manuel Antonio Abascal's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Manuel Antonio Abascal handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
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 in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
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 in Los Angeles
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Manuel Antonio Abascal
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Manuel Antonio Abascal's practice in the field of criminal defense, real estate, ip, white collar, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Manuel Antonio Abascal brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, real estate, and ip, Manuel Antonio Abascal can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Manuel Antonio Abascal attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Manuel Antonio Abascal Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Manuel Antonio Abascal has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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