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Monica Cecilia Castillo-Barraza

Monica Cecilia Castillo-Barraza

4.8
4 reviews

111 Anza Blvd, #203, Burlingame, CA 94010-1937

Elder Abuse, Business Litigation, Construction Defects and 7 more

About Monica Cecilia Castillo-Barraza

Monica Cecilia Castillo-Barraza is a lawyer practicing elder abuse, business litigation, construction defects and 7 other areas of law. Monica received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley, California in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years. Monica practices at Sarrail, Castillo & Hall, LLP in Burlingame, CA.

Monica Cecilia Castillo-Barraza (Burlingame, California)

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Insurance
Posted by anonymous
October 12, 2009
Hired Attorney

Very competent attorney

Insurance
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2009
Hired Attorney

Ms. Castillo’s professionalism, courtesy and timeliness are second to none. I have worked with her on many instances and we have always been able to resolve litigated matters in a team effort that seems to effectively bring closure. I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for assistance in the defense line of litigation. I always feel the utmost confidence in her abilities to protect my company and our insured.

 
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2009
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Monica is knowledgeable and responsive. She participates in productive collaboration while planning and executing good defense strategy. She has a pragmatic approach toward resolution and is easy to work with.

Personal Injury
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October 12, 2009
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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Defects
  • Contracts
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Insurance Defense
  • Other 3
    • Elder Abuse
    • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
    • Insurance Litigation

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Sarrail, Castillo & Hall, LLP
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, California
    1990, U.S. District Court Northern District of California
    Bar Fellowship
    of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. Ms. Castillo has served as an oral argument judge for the 2011 San Francisco Regional National Appellate Advocacy Competitions. Ms. Castillo has extensive experience in civil litigation, including numerous trials, and has mediated several cases to resolution. Member: American Bar Association; San Mateo County Bar Association; State Bar of California; National Institute of Trial Advocacy; Property Claims Association of the Pacific.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California, Berkeley, California
    Class of 1985
    B.A.
    Spanish

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