Atty. Sharon Lynn Hightower
Sharon Lynn Hightower is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, psychology malpractice, school districts and 4 other areas of law. Sharon received a B.A. degree from St.
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Sharon Lynn Hightower is a Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, education, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1987) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1987). Educated at Lincoln University (J.D., 1987) and St. Mary's College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association American Dental Hygienist Association California Dental Hygienist Association California Trial Lawyers Association Santa Clara County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sharon Lynn Hightower is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, psychology malpractice, school districts and 4 other areas of law
- Sharon received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's College in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Sharon practices at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC in Walnut Creek, CA
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Sharon Lynn Hightower's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sharon Lynn Hightower handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Sharon Lynn Hightower is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →
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.
Sharon Lynn Hightower is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Sharon Lynn Hightower is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Sharon Lynn Hightower is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in California →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Sharon Lynn Hightower is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
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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 Walnut Creek 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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