Atty. Stuart C. McPhail

Atty. Stuart C. McPhail

Stuart C. McPhail is a lawyer practicing civil rights, corporate & incorporation, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 17 yrs experience 17 year
Call (628) 222-1055 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stuart C. McPhail at a glance

Stuart C. McPhail is an Associate Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on formation, litigation, civil rights, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2009), California (2012), and District of Columbia (2016). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2008) and University of Maryland (B.S. University, 2004). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stuart C. McPhail is a lawyer practicing civil rights, corporate & incorporation, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Stuart received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Stuart practices at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart C. McPhail's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart C. McPhail handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Appellate Practice

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Entertainment & Sports 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 San Francisco 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 Stuart C. McPhail

Where is Stuart C. McPhail's law office located?
Stuart C. McPhail's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart C. McPhail handle?
Stuart C. McPhail focuses on formation, litigation, civil rights, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stuart C. McPhail practiced law?
Stuart C. McPhail has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Stuart C. McPhail go to law school?
Stuart C. McPhail earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. University, 2004).
How can I contact Stuart C. McPhail for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 2008
B.S. University
University of Maryland
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
California
Admitted: 2012
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2016

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