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Samira Amato
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Experienced Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry. Skilled in trial advocacy, representing clients with business disputes, labor and employment law and family Law. Samira received her undergraduate degree with honors from University of California at Berkeley and obtained a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Santa Clara University School of Law, with a specialization in intellectual property. Samira practices in Federal Court, State Court and the Appellate Court.
Education
- Univ of California Berkeley
- Undergraduate Degree
- Santa Clara Univ School of Law
- Law Degree
Professional Experience
- Principal
- Law Office of Samira Amato
- - Current
- Amato has many years of experience in the courtroom and is trained in the highest standards of trial advocacy. She brings that tradition of excellence to the private practice of law. Amato entered the legal practice to obtain favorable results for her clients. Amato has litigated cases in Federal Court, State Court and the Appellate Court.
- Clerk to Superior Court Judge
- Superior Court Of California
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- Review pleadings, legal research and drafted Order for the Court.
- Clerk to Superior Court Judge
- Superior Court Of California
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- Review pleadings, legal research and drafted Order for the Court.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Legal Blog
- Samira Amato
Speaking Engagements
- Divorce Care and Recovery, Helping families through Divorce, Menlo Park California
- Divorce Care and Recovery
Certifications
- Member of Good Standing
- State Bar of California
Professional Associations
- California State Bar  # 229568
- Member
- - Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Farsi: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Can you be legally served in court by the plaintiff when you are before the judge on a separate case you petitioned?
- A: Yes, you can be served in Court. So long as you are served by someone who is 18 years of age and over and not a party to the case.
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