Atty. Stuart Ethan Casillas

Atty. Stuart Ethan Casillas

Stuart Ethan Casillas is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law. Stuart received a B.A. degree from California State University, Chico in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Stuart Ethan Casillas at a glance

Stuart Ethan Casillas is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1999) and California State University, Chico (B.A. Economics, 1996). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stuart Ethan Casillas is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • Stuart received a B.A. degree from California State University, Chico in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Stuart practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart Ethan Casillas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Ethan Casillas 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Stuart Ethan Casillas is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

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 Ethan Casillas

Where is Stuart Ethan Casillas's law office located?
Stuart Ethan Casillas's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart Ethan Casillas handle?
Stuart Ethan Casillas focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stuart Ethan Casillas practiced law?
Stuart Ethan Casillas has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Stuart Ethan Casillas go to law school?
Stuart Ethan Casillas earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Economics, 1996).
How can I contact Stuart Ethan Casillas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 1999
B.A. Economics
California State University, Chico
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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