Atty. Rissa A. Stuart
Rissa A. Stuart is a partner in the law firm of Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP, concentrating in general civil litigation, with an emphasis in matters involving business transactions, automobile accidents, agriculture, environmental issues, municipal law, land use, employment disputes, contract disputes and family law.
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Rissa A. Stuart is a Partner based in Hanford, California, practicing at Kahn Soares And Conway Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (1993). Educated at San Joaquin College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kings County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serves clients in Hanford, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rissa A. Stuart is a partner in the law firm of Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP, concentrating in general civil litigation, with an emphasis in matters involving business transactions, automobile accidents, agriculture, environmental issues, municipal law, land use, employment disputes, contract disputes and family law
- She has extensive experience in state and federal court litigation, as well as appellate court experience
- She is a strong client advocate with solid experience representing Plaintiffs or Defendants in the litigation or appellate arena
- Rissa is admitted to practice before all courts in the state of California, the United States District Court, including the Eastern, Central, and Northern Districts of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Rissa A. Stuart's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rissa A. Stuart handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Rissa A. Stuart is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Rissa A. Stuart is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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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 Hanford 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 venue, 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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