Atty. Scott Hale Cavanaugh

Atty. Scott Hale Cavanaugh

Scott Hale Cavanaugh is a lawyer practicing public entity defense, inverse condemnation, contract and 5 other areas of law. Scott received a degree from Appalachian State University, in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Hale Cavanaugh at a glance

Scott Hale Cavanaugh is a contracts, personal injury, employment, real estate, and civil rights attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 2006) and Appalachian State University, (M.A. History, 1998). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Hale Cavanaugh is a lawyer practicing public entity defense, inverse condemnation, contract and 5 other areas of law
  • Scott received a degree from Appalachian State University, in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Scott practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Hale Cavanaugh's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Personal Injury

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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Employment Law

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Rights

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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 Sacramento 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 Scott Hale Cavanaugh

Where is Scott Hale Cavanaugh's law office located?
Scott Hale Cavanaugh's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Hale Cavanaugh handle?
Scott Hale Cavanaugh focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, real estate, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Hale Cavanaugh practiced law?
Scott Hale Cavanaugh has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Scott Hale Cavanaugh go to law school?
Scott Hale Cavanaugh earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (M.A. History, 1998).
How can I contact Scott Hale Cavanaugh for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 2006
M.A. History
Appalachian State University,
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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