Atty. Rita Gunasekaran

Atty. Rita Gunasekaran

Rita Gunasekaran is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, appellate practice. Rita received a degree from Queen Marys, Madras, India in 1962, and has been licensed for 62 years.

Woodland Hills Woodland Hills 62 yrs experience 62 year
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Profile Summary

About Rita Gunasekaran at a glance

Rita Gunasekaran is a appellate attorney based in Woodland Hills, California. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Admitted to practice in Madras (Tamil Nadu) (1964), California (1983), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987). Educated at Madras Law College, Madras, India (B.L., 1964) and Queen Marys, Madras, India (B.Sc., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rita Gunasekaran is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, appellate practice
  • Rita received a degree from Queen Marys, Madras, India in 1962, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Rita practices in Woodland Hills, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rita Gunasekaran's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rita Gunasekaran handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Woodland Hills 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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Where is Rita Gunasekaran's law office located?
Rita Gunasekaran's law practice is located in Woodland Hills, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita Gunasekaran handle?
Rita Gunasekaran focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rita Gunasekaran practiced law?
Rita Gunasekaran has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Rita Gunasekaran go to law school?
Rita Gunasekaran earned their education at (B.L., 1964); (B.Sc., 1962).
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What awards or recognition has Rita Gunasekaran received?
Rita Gunasekaran's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.L.
Madras Law College, Madras, India
- 1964
B.Sc.
Queen Marys, Madras, India
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Madras (Tamil Nadu)
Admitted: 1964
California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994

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