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Civil Litigation Lawyers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Directory of civil litigation lawyers in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
17 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Showing 17 civil litigation lawyers in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Fresh Start Law Center, PC
30021 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(800) 916-1228 freshstartlawcenter.com
The Law Office of David S. Rubalcava
Oso Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 315-1692 socaltrust.com
The Grady Firm, P.C.
30021 Tomas #300, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 940-6725 gradyfirm.com
O'CONNOR AND MARTIN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
30021 Tomas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 617-0976 oconnorandmartin.com
The Marquart Law Group
22342 Avenida Empresa Ste 250, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-0150 marquartlawgroup.com
Law Offices of Steven Zwick
30211 Avenida de las Banderas # 200, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 699-4444 zwicklaw.com
Adina T. Stern, A Professional Law Corporation
30021 Tomas #300, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-2111 sternlawoffices.com
BD&J, PC
30211 Avenida de las Banderas #200, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(805) 254-0222 bdj.com
Brown & Stedman LLP
22342 Avenida Empresa #125, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-3148 thelawyersforyou.com
Law Offices of Athar A. Khan, APC.
30211 Avenida de las Banderas #200, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 432-6529 atharkhan.com
The Chapman Law Firm
30211 Avenida de las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 677-4043 chapmanlawfirm.net
Law Office of Carol A. Stroup
31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy #215, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 713-4519 cstrouplaw.com
Thomas H Casey Inc
22342 Avenida Empresa Ste 245, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 766-8787 tomcaseylaw.com
Amanda G. Billyard, Esq & Associates
30021 Tomas #300, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 990-8004 billyardlaw.com
Law Offices of Joseph B. McGinley
30021 Tomas #300, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-2130
The Reis Law Firm, A Professional Corporation
30021 Tomas #300, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-2140
Law Offices of Frank Satalino
19 Velarde Ct, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 735-7604 satalinolawoffice.com
Civil litigation lawyers in Rancho Santa Margarita, California handle disputes between individuals and businesses. They represent clients in Orange County Superior Court and help resolve issues like breach of contract, real estate conflicts, and personal injury claims. California law provides specific procedures and time limits, such as the two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1.
What Does a Civil Litigation Lawyer in Rancho Santa Margarita Cost?
Civil litigation costs in California vary widely. Hourly rates for lawyers in Rancho Santa Margarita typically range from $300 to $600 per hour. Some lawyers charge a flat fee for simple cases or a contingency fee for personal injury cases, usually 33% to 40% of the recovery. Court filing fees and expert witness costs add to the total. Complex cases can cost tens of thousands of dollars. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does a civil litigation lawyer handle in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Civil litigation lawyers handle cases such as contract disputes, property boundary disagreements, landlord-tenant issues, business partnership conflicts, and personal injury claims. They also handle employment disputes and construction defect cases common in Orange County.
How long do I have to file a civil lawsuit in California?
California law sets specific time limits called statutes of limitations. For oral contracts, you have two years. For written contracts, four years. For personal injury, two years from the date of injury. These rules are found in the California Code of Civil Procedure.
What is the typical process for a civil lawsuit in California?
The process begins with filing a complaint and serving the defendant. Then comes discovery, where both sides exchange evidence. Many cases settle before trial. If no settlement is reached, the case goes to trial in Orange County Superior Court. A judge or jury then decides the outcome.
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