Lawyers and advisers in California, US
The Corporate INTL directory lists 9 experts in California, US from 9 firms.
The most represented practice areas in California, US are Family & Private Client, Banking & Finance and Corporate, Commercial & M&A. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Judith L Wood
Judith L. Wood leads the Law Offices of Judith L. Wood in Los Angeles, a US immigration practice with more than 40 years' experience, named Immigration Law Firm of the Year in California at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.
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Garrett Hall
Garrett Hall is a principal at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner in Silicon Valley, whose firm won Patent Law Firm of the Year in California at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.
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Robert E Cartwright, Jr, Esq
Robert E Cartwright Jr, Esq is Founder & Managing Partner of The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. , based in San Francisco, California, and the firm has been recognised at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 as Product Liability Law Firm of the…
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Steven H Wilhelm
Steven H. Wilhelm, a San Diego attorney at Steven H. Wilhelm, A.P.C., is named Trust & Estates Advisory Expert of the Year in California at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.
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Frank Vargas
Frank Vargas is a partner at Rimon P.C. , working from the firm's Menlo Park office in the heart of Silicon Valley as well as Minneapolis. A corporate and securities lawyer with a focus on emerging companies and venture capital, he has…
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Jennifer Jordan McCall
Jennifer Jordan McCall is a Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a leading international law firm, where she is a nationally recognised authority on gift and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families. She has…
View profile →Lucie Barron
Lucie Barron, founder and CEO of ADR Services, Inc., is named Alternative Dispute Resolution Service Provider of the Year in California at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026.
View profile →Jaime Cage & Shannon B Miles
Founding partners Jaime Cage and Shannon B Miles lead Cage & Miles, LLP, named Family Law Firm of the Year in California, US at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026, a dedicated Southern California family law practice.
View profile →Martin Korman
Martin Korman, corporate partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in California, US, won the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 M&A Law Firm of the Year in California, US.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in California, US?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in California, US, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in California, US?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in California, US if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of California, US, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in California, US, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in California, US through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.