Atty. Seth Douglas Hilton

Atty. Seth Douglas Hilton

Seth Douglas Hilton is a lawyer practicing litigation, energy, commercial and 2 other areas of law. Seth received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Seth Douglas Hilton at a glance

Seth Douglas Hilton is a Partner based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Stoel Rives LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, adr, and energy. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Southern and (1996). Educated at University of California School of Law, Davis (J.D., 1995) and Harvard University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Seth Douglas Hilton is a lawyer practicing litigation, energy, commercial and 2 other areas of law
  • Seth received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Seth practices at Stoel Rives LLP in Sacramento, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Seth Douglas Hilton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth Douglas Hilton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Seth Douglas Hilton is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities 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 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 Seth Douglas Hilton

Where is Seth Douglas Hilton's law office located?
Seth Douglas Hilton's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Stoel Rives LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seth Douglas Hilton handle?
Seth Douglas Hilton focuses on business, litigation, adr, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Seth Douglas Hilton practiced law?
Seth Douglas Hilton has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Seth Douglas Hilton go to law school?
Seth Douglas Hilton earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Seth Douglas Hilton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Davis
- 1995
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, Southern and
Admitted: 1996

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