Atty. Marlene C. Nowlin

Atty. Marlene C. Nowlin

Marlene Nowlin is an aggressive litigator who helps clients achieve the desired result. She has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals in complex real estate, commercial, and construction litigation from inception through trial.

San Diego San Diego 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Marlene C. Nowlin at a glance

Marlene C. Nowlin is an Attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court for the Eastern District of California United States Distric (1991). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.S. Business, 1986). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Marlene Nowlin is an aggressive litigator who helps clients achieve the desired result
  • She has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals in complex real estate, commercial, and construction litigation from inception through trial
  • Marlene’s practice includes defense of employment and class action claims involving alleged violations of consumer protection statutes such as California’s Unfair Competition Law, and similar unfair and deceptive acts and practices statutes

Practice Areas Explained

Marlene C. Nowlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marlene C. Nowlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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.

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Construction Law

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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 San Diego 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 Marlene C. Nowlin

Where is Marlene C. Nowlin's law office located?
Marlene C. Nowlin's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marlene C. Nowlin handle?
Marlene C. Nowlin focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Marlene C. Nowlin practiced law?
Marlene C. Nowlin has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Marlene C. Nowlin go to law school?
Marlene C. Nowlin earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Business, 1986).
How can I contact Marlene C. Nowlin for a consultation?
You can contact Marlene C. Nowlin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 1991
B.S. Business
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California United States District Court for the Eastern District of California United States Distric
Admitted: 1991

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