Atty. Timothy J. Trager

Atty. Timothy J. Trager

Notes and Comments Editor, Southern Illinois University Law Journal, 1984-1985. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Administrative Law.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (805) 951-1065 Book Appointment

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Timothy J. Trager is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in Utah (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1985), Illinois (1986), and California (1989). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1985) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1982). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Utah State Bar (Member: Post Law School Education Committee, 1985-1986 Law Day Committee, 1987-1989) State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Notes and Comments Editor, Southern Illinois University Law Journal, 1984-1985
  • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Administrative Law

Author

"Brain Death - Illinois Judicially Adopts The Brain Death Standard," 1984 Southern Illinois University Law Journal 385

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy J. Trager's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy J. Trager 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

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Intellectual Property

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Land Use & Zoning

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Construction 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 Santa Barbara 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 Timothy J. Trager

Where is Timothy J. Trager's law office located?
Timothy J. Trager's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy J. Trager handle?
Timothy J. Trager focuses on business, real estate, ip, zoning, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Timothy J. Trager practiced law?
Timothy J. Trager has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Timothy J. Trager go to law school?
Timothy J. Trager earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1985
B.A.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 1985
Illinois
Admitted: 1986
California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1998

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