Atty. Whitty Somvichian

Atty. Whitty Somvichian

Whitty Somvichian is a lawyer practicing litigation. Whitty received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Whitty Somvichian at a glance

Whitty Somvichian is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 1997) and Pomona College (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Whitty Somvichian is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Whitty received a B.A. degree from Pomona College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Whitty practices at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Whitty Somvichian's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Palo Alto 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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Where is Whitty Somvichian's law office located?
Whitty Somvichian's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Whitty Somvichian handle?
Whitty Somvichian focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Whitty Somvichian practiced law?
Whitty Somvichian has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Whitty Somvichian go to law school?
Whitty Somvichian earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
- 1997
B.A.
Pomona College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998

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