Atty. Marla B. Kraus
Marla B. Kraus is a lawyer practicing mediation, trusts & estates, estate planning.
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Marla B. Kraus is a Staff Atty., City Rent Control Bd. based in Santa Monica, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Loyola University of Los Angeles (J.D., 1976) and University of California (A.B., 1972). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Marla B. Kraus is a lawyer practicing mediation, trusts & estates, estate planning
- Marla received a A.B. degree from University of California in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Marla practices in Santa Monica, CA
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Marla B. Kraus is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Marla B. Kraus is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
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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 Santa Monica 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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