Atty. Sean Ashley Commons

Atty. Sean Ashley Commons

Sean Ashley Commons is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, financial services/consumer class actions, products liability and 6 other areas of law. Sean received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Ashley Commons at a glance

Sean Ashley Commons is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (2001), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2001), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2008). Educated at University of Southern California Gould School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of California (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sean Ashley Commons is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, financial services/consumer class actions, products liability and 6 other areas of law
  • Sean received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Sean practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Ashley Commons's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Los Angeles 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 Sean Ashley Commons

Where is Sean Ashley Commons's law office located?
Sean Ashley Commons's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Ashley Commons handle?
Sean Ashley Commons focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sean Ashley Commons practiced law?
Sean Ashley Commons has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Sean Ashley Commons go to law school?
Sean Ashley Commons earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Sean Ashley Commons for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
University of California
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2008

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