Atty. Nicole Gates Lean

Atty. Nicole Gates Lean

Nicole Gates Lean is a lawyer practicing corporate finance & securities, technology, entrepreneurial & commercial practice, transactions and 2 other areas of law. Nicole received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicole Gates Lean at a glance

Nicole Gates Lean is a business attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California US Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit US District Court For The Central District Of C (2013). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 2013) and University of Virginia (B.A. Distinction, 2009). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Nicole Gates Lean is a lawyer practicing corporate finance & securities, technology, entrepreneurial & commercial practice, transactions and 2 other areas of law
  • Nicole received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Nicole practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Nicole Gates Lean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicole Gates Lean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 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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Where is Nicole Gates Lean's law office located?
Nicole Gates Lean's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicole Gates Lean handle?
Nicole Gates Lean focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nicole Gates Lean practiced law?
Nicole Gates Lean has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Nicole Gates Lean go to law school?
Nicole Gates Lean earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A. Distinction, 2009).
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 2013
B.A. Distinction
University of Virginia
- 2009

Bar Admissions

California US Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit US District Court For The Central District Of C
Admitted: 2013

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