Atty. Rafael L. Petrone

Atty. Rafael L. Petrone

Rafael L. Petrone is a lawyer practicing banking, finance, corporate and 5 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (415) 520-0080 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Rafael L. Petrone at a glance

Rafael L. Petrone is a business, bankruptcy, securities, creditor rights, and consumer attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), Pennsylvania (2001), District of Columbia (2004), and California (2015). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1998) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Rafael L. Petrone is a lawyer practicing banking, finance, corporate and 5 other areas of law
  • Rafael received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Rafael practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rafael L. Petrone's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rafael L. Petrone 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Securities Law

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Rafael L. Petrone is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 Palo Alto 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 Rafael L. Petrone

Where is Rafael L. Petrone's law office located?
Rafael L. Petrone's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rafael L. Petrone handle?
Rafael L. Petrone focuses on business, bankruptcy, securities, creditor rights, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rafael L. Petrone practiced law?
Rafael L. Petrone has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Rafael L. Petrone go to law school?
Rafael L. Petrone earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Rafael L. Petrone for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1998
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
California
Admitted: 2015

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