Originally a rancho with a land mass of 25,000 acres, modern day El Segundo, CA has evolved and become a major aeronautical and industrial business center. El Segundo is home to businesses such as the Los Angeles Air Force Base, Boeing Satellite Systems, Raytheon Electronic Systems, and Mattel, Inc. El Segundo was awarded an “Eddy” in 2006 for being the most business friendly city in the Los Angeles metro area. Residents and visitors of El Segundo can also enjoy a variety of cultural activities, such as the Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo Beach, and over 12 parks.

If you are facing a legal issue, you may need the assistance of an El Segundo Lawyer.  El Segundo attorneys routinely deal with cases in the areas of business, real estate, personal injury, medical malpractice, wills trusts and estates, and many others.

Attorneys in El Segundo recently defended local businesses against a lawsuit over lead-tainted toys manufactured in China. The lawsuit, brought by the Los Angeles District Attorney against El Segundo-based Mattel and eight other toy companies, alleged that the toy companies knowingly exposed individuals to lead and failed to provide warning about the risks in violation of California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. The lawsuit settled in 2008 for $1.8 million dollars.

The California court system is made up of 58 superior (trial) courts, Courts of Appeal, and a Supreme Court. Attorneys in El Segundo may argue your case in the Superior Court of California- Los Angeles, the 5^th District Court of Appeal, or the Supreme Court of California. The Los Angeles County court system is the largest in California – it would be beneficial to consult an El Segundo lawyer to navigate a court system of this size and complexity.

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More information about El Segundo lawyers and the California court system may be found at the following:

• About California Courts
• Los Angeles Law Library
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Lawyer Referral Services for Los Angeles County, California