Atty. Paul David Wachter

Atty. Paul David Wachter

Paul David Wachter is a lawyer practicing trusts. Paul received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Paul David Wachter at a glance

Paul David Wachter is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Paul D. Wachter Esq.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts. Admitted to practice in New York (1982). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1981) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Paul David Wachter is a lawyer practicing trusts
  • Paul received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Paul practices at Paul D. Wachter Esq. in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul David Wachter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul David Wachter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Paul David Wachter's law office located?
Paul David Wachter's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Paul D. Wachter Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul David Wachter handle?
Paul David Wachter focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul David Wachter practiced law?
Paul David Wachter has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Paul David Wachter go to law school?
Paul David Wachter earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1981
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982

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