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.
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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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- 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
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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