Atty. Roger W. Backlar

Atty. Roger W. Backlar

ROGER W. BACKLAR is a Senior Counsel in the Firm’s Sherman Oaks, California, office.

Sherman Oaks Sherman Oaks 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Roger W. Backlar at a glance

Roger W. Backlar is a Senior Counsel based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Tharpe And Howell Llp. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in California All California State Courts U.S. District Court - Central District of California U.S. Dis (2003). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • ROGER W. BACKLAR is a Senior Counsel in the Firm’s Sherman Oaks, California, office
  • As a civil litigator for more than 17 years, Mr. Backlar has a wide range of experience representing private, corporate and governmental clients in state and federal courts
  • He regularly represents companies in matters involving products liability, premises liability, employment law, and complex business litigation
  • Mr. Backlar also has extensive experience in wrongful death, personal injury and all areas of tort law

Practice Areas Explained

Roger W. Backlar's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

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Employment Law

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Breach of Contract

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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 Sherman Oaks 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 Roger W. Backlar

Where is Roger W. Backlar's law office located?
Roger W. Backlar's law practice is located in Sherman Oaks, California. The firm is Tharpe And Howell Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roger W. Backlar handle?
Roger W. Backlar focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, breach of contract. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Roger W. Backlar practiced law?
Roger W. Backlar has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Roger W. Backlar go to law school?
Roger W. Backlar earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Roger W. Backlar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 2002
B.A.
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California All California State Courts U.S. District Court - Central District of California U.S. Dis
Admitted: 2003

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