Atty. Robert Abraham Garmo

Atty. Robert Abraham Garmo

Robert Garmo graduated from the University of Michigan in 1988, and graduated from the University of Detroit, school of law in 1992. He passed the Michigan bar exam in the summer of 1992, and began practicing law in the Detroit area.

La Mesa La Mesa 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Abraham Garmo at a glance

Robert Abraham Garmo is a Member based in La Mesa, California, practicing at Garmo Garmo Llp. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, immigration, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1992) and California (1997). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1992) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1988). Active member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in La Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Garmo graduated from the University of Michigan in 1988, and graduated from the University of Detroit, school of law in 1992
  • He passed the Michigan bar exam in the summer of 1992, and began practicing law in the Detroit area
  • Areas of practice included Immigration Law and Commercial Real Estate Transactions
  • In 1997, Robert moved to San Diego, and passed the California bar exam and began practicing law in the San Diego area
  • Since 1997, Robert has been practicing law as a partner of Garmo & Garmo LLP in the San Diego area
  • The primary areas of practice have been Immigration Law and Commercial Real Estate, including contracts, sales, acquisition, and repositioning of assets, including the handling of distressed assets, REO properties, and commercial loan modifications
  • In addition to being a licensed attorney in the states of California & Michigan, Robert is also a licensed real estate broker in California with emphasis in the commercial real estate market, including hospitality, gas stations, and NNN investments
  • Robert is the CEO of Novoprop Inc., a California licensed real estate brokerage firm
  • Visit www.Novoprop.com
  • Robert continues to excel in the practice areas of Immigration Law and Commercial Real Estate Transactions
  • As an immigration practitioner, Robert has previously served as president of the immigration branch of the San Diego County Lawyer’s Association
  • Robert has tried immigration cases in various courts of appeals including the 9th, 6th, 5th, and 1st Circuit Courts of Appeals
  • Robert has also handled hundreds of asylum cases, naturalization, employment-based immigration, and complex deportation & removal cases
  • With regards to commercial real estate transactions, Robert has helped clients reposition properties, modify conventional and SBA loans to keep clients in their properties, and helped clients acquire or sell commercial properties including the handling of clients’ 1031 exchange needs

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Abraham Garmo's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Personal Injury

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Immigration Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 La Mesa 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 Robert Abraham Garmo

Where is Robert Abraham Garmo's law office located?
Robert Abraham Garmo's law practice is located in La Mesa, California. The firm is Garmo Garmo Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Abraham Garmo handle?
Robert Abraham Garmo focuses on contracts, personal injury, immigration, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert Abraham Garmo practiced law?
Robert Abraham Garmo has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Robert Abraham Garmo go to law school?
Robert Abraham Garmo earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Robert Abraham Garmo for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit
- 1992
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1992
California
Admitted: 1997

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