Atty. Rita Lee Giles

Atty. Rita Lee Giles

Rita Lee Giles is a lawyer practicing environmental law, employment & labor, litigation. Rita received a A.B. degree from University of Rochester in 1966, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Los Altos Hills Los Altos Hills 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Rita Lee Giles at a glance

Rita Lee Giles is a employment, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Los Altos Hills, California. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1977) and University of Rochester (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Altos Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rita Lee Giles is a lawyer practicing environmental law, employment & labor, litigation
  • Rita received a A.B. degree from University of Rochester in 1966, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Rita practices in Los Altos Hills, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Rita Lee Giles's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Rita Lee Giles is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Rita Lee Giles is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Rita Lee Giles is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

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 Los Altos 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rita Lee Giles

Where is Rita Lee Giles's law office located?
Rita Lee Giles's law practice is located in Los Altos Hills, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita Lee Giles handle?
Rita Lee Giles focuses on employment, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Rita Lee Giles practiced law?
Rita Lee Giles has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Rita Lee Giles go to law school?
Rita Lee Giles earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact Rita Lee Giles for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Rita Lee Giles received?
Rita Lee Giles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1977
A.B.
University of Rochester
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977

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