Atty. Neil M. Sunkin

Atty. Neil M. Sunkin

Former Partner, Arter & Hadden, LLP (Chair, Business Litigation Group, Los Angeles, 2001). Former Counsel, First Interstate Bank of California.

Woodland Hills Woodland Hills 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (747) 774-4288 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Neil M. Sunkin at a glance

Neil M. Sunkin is a Member based in Woodland Hills, California, practicing at Law Office Of Neil M Sunkin. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985) and California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District C (1991). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Brandeis University B.A. English and American Literature Brandeis University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairman, Grants Committee, 1987-1988 Chairman, Scared Straight Project, 1988 Vice Chairman, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1989 Chairman, Aid to Homeless Committee, 1990, Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California State Bar of Texas Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Former Partner, Arter & Hadden, LLP (Chair, Business Litigation Group, Los Angeles, 2001)
  • Former Counsel, First Interstate Bank of California

Author

"Federal Court Decision Eases Factoring of Perishable Goods," American Cash Flow Journal, Vol. 10, Issue 10 (November 2002)

Contributing Author

Banks and Thrifts: Government Enforcement and Receivership Law, Matthew Bender, 1991

Practice Areas Explained

Neil M. Sunkin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Neil M. Sunkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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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Intellectual Property

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

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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 Woodland Hills 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

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Where is Neil M. Sunkin's law office located?
Neil M. Sunkin's law practice is located in Woodland Hills, California. The firm is Law Office Of Neil M Sunkin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Neil M. Sunkin handle?
Neil M. Sunkin focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Neil M. Sunkin practiced law?
Neil M. Sunkin has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Neil M. Sunkin go to law school?
Neil M. Sunkin earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Neil M. Sunkin received?
Neil M. Sunkin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 1985
Brandeis University B.A. English and American Literature Brandeis University B.A. cum laude
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1985
California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District C
Admitted: 1991

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