Atty. Maureen Barbara Perata

Atty. Maureen Barbara Perata

Maureen Barbara Perata is a lawyer practicing civil trials, employment litigation, oil and gas litigation. Maureen received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Orinda Orinda 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Maureen Barbara Perata at a glance

Maureen Barbara Perata is a employment, litigation, and energy attorney based in Orinda, California. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1983) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1978). Active member of San Francisco County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Orinda, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maureen Barbara Perata is a lawyer practicing civil trials, employment litigation, oil and gas litigation
  • Maureen received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Maureen practices in Orinda, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Maureen Barbara Perata's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maureen Barbara Perata handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Orinda 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 Maureen Barbara Perata

Where is Maureen Barbara Perata's law office located?
Maureen Barbara Perata's law practice is located in Orinda, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maureen Barbara Perata handle?
Maureen Barbara Perata focuses on employment, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Maureen Barbara Perata practiced law?
Maureen Barbara Perata has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Maureen Barbara Perata go to law school?
Maureen Barbara Perata earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1983
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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