Atty. Paul Francis Getchell

Atty. Paul Francis Getchell

Paul Francis Getchell is a lawyer practicing business law, trusts & estates, estate planning. Paul received a degree from University of California Santa Barbara, CA, and has been licensed for 50 years.

San Rafael San Rafael 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Francis Getchell at a glance

Paul Francis Getchell is a trusts, estate planning, and business attorney based in San Rafael, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at University of California Santa Barbara, CA University of California, Hastings College of the Law(J.D. University of California(B.A. (—). Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Francis Getchell is a lawyer practicing business law, trusts & estates, estate planning
  • Paul received a degree from University of California Santa Barbara, CA, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Paul practices in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Francis Getchell's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Paul Francis Getchell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Paul Francis Getchell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

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 Rafael 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 Paul Francis Getchell

Where is Paul Francis Getchell's law office located?
Paul Francis Getchell's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Francis Getchell handle?
Paul Francis Getchell focuses on trusts, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul Francis Getchell practiced law?
Paul Francis Getchell has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
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Education

University of California Santa Barbara, CA University of California, Hastings College of the Law(J.D. University of California(B.A.
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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