Atty. Rena Miwako Wheaton

Atty. Rena Miwako Wheaton

Rena Miwako Wheaton is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, international business transactions and 2 other areas of law. Rena received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Rena Miwako Wheaton at a glance

Rena Miwako Wheaton is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Guth Christopher Llp. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, aviation, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1980), and California (1982). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1979) and Barnard College (B.A., 1975). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rena Miwako Wheaton is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, international business transactions and 2 other areas of law
  • Rena received a B.A. degree from Barnard College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Rena practices at Guth / Christopher LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rena Miwako Wheaton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rena Miwako Wheaton 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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International Law

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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 Los Angeles 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 Rena Miwako Wheaton

Where is Rena Miwako Wheaton's law office located?
Rena Miwako Wheaton's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Guth Christopher Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rena Miwako Wheaton handle?
Rena Miwako Wheaton focuses on business, m&a, aviation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rena Miwako Wheaton practiced law?
Rena Miwako Wheaton has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Rena Miwako Wheaton go to law school?
Rena Miwako Wheaton earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Rena Miwako Wheaton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1979
B.A.
Barnard College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1980
California
Admitted: 1982

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