Atty. Richard Edward Cates

Atty. Richard Edward Cates

Richard Edward Cates is a lawyer. Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Studio City Studio City 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Richard Edward Cates at a glance

Richard Edward Cates is a Sr. Jud. Atty., Calif. Ct. of App. based in Studio City, California. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at Whittier Law School (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Studio City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Edward Cates is a lawyer
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Richard practices in Studio City, CA

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 Studio City 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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Richard Edward Cates's law practice is located in Studio City, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Richard Edward Cates has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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Richard Edward Cates earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
Whittier Law School
- 1976
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1973

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977

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