Christopher Ernest McAteer

Christopher Ernest McAteer

also known as Chip McAteer

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 38 years

Business Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Construction & Development, Real Estate, Litigation

110 W "C" St Ste 1500, San Diego, CA

About Christopher

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 35%

Services include: counseling start-up businesses, selection, formation, documentation and maintenance of business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, limited and general partnerships; Professional corporation formation and maintenance; Uniform Commercial Code filings; Contract negotiations, drafting, and review; Purchase and sale of businesses; equipment leases; licensing; Promissory notes, security agreements, and other commercial paper,

39 years | 850 cases

35%
Construction and Development 25%

Contract reviews; Construction litigation remedies, e.g. enforcement of mechanic's liens, stop payment notices (public and private work), payment, performance and license bonds, Miller Act and Capehart Act claims, and related legal and administrative enforcement actions

39 years | 450 cases

25%
Litigation 20%

Commercial and civil litigation.

39 years | 600 cases

20%
Real Estate 20%

Services include: Purchase and sale documentation, including escrow instructions; lease preparation and review; title and boundary dispute issues; Notices of Pending Action (lis pendens); easements, deeds of trust and other encumbrances against real property;

39 years | 600 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

McAteer & McAteer

110 W "C" St Ste 1500, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Christopher Ernest McAteer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pleasant Surprise

I was pleasantly surprised about the service I received at McAteer & McAteer. Christopher is genuinely and persona;;y interested in your case and will make sure you get the best advise passible, It was a all-around painless and pleasant experience and I highly recommend him. He will tell you in det...ail what he can do and there are no surprises. Best decision I ever made. Thank you for the great service

Posted by JDR | June 10, 2015

Excellent Business Lawyer

I used Mr. McAteer's services to form my corporation over 15 years ago. He was competent, efficient and cost effective. In the years since he has been a trustworthy and reliable advisor to me on many issues regarding my business. I would recommend him to anyone with business related questions or ...legal issues.

Posted by Scott | March 18, 2015

Excellent Attorney

Chip McAteer has been a valuable asset to our organization for over seven years. His expertise has been very beneficial to our company Go-Staff by serving as our general counsel. He manages our construction mechanic lien enforcement and has been helpful with issues concerning contract and business la...w. Chip is very professional and highly knowledgeable in his field and is always able to address our questions and concerns when we need him. In addition to his professional services for Go-Staff, he has also helped us to set up another company for us called Positively Kids. It has been nice to have the peace of mind of having the right go to person when we need an expert in this area of our businesses. I highly recommend Chip for his specialized expertise, knowledge and professional services.

Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2015

Christopher McAteer "Chip" has been our business attorney more than 10 years

Chip is an excellent attorney and has advised our company through lots of complex issues, from stock to corporate structure (we have 3 companies) to strategy. There's really not much to say and that's a good thing! He's always taken a personal interest in the success of our company and made us feel... we are his favorite client. His ethics, knowledge and integrity are of the highest quality.

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Christopher Ernest McAteer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Barnhorst

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chip since we were study partners in law school in 1983. I have referred matters to Chip, confident that they will be handled expertly and with the highest professional and ethical standards. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Douglas Flaherty

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. McAteer practices law with knowledge, experience, and professionalism."

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James Flaherty

Business lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chip McAteer is a true professional. He is experienced, pleasant, knowledgeable and reasonable."

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Richard Boyer

Business lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. McAteer. Chip is the consummate professional in all respects; a lawyers' lawyer. I frequently refer clients to Chip for legal matters I don't handle, and I have always received excellent reports about his legal work and demeanor. He is thorough, detailed, and appropriately assertive. Add to that his vast experience and sharp intellect and you get one great lawyer. You may retain Chip with confidence that you will be well-represented."

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Michael Doland

Business lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"To endorse a lawyer after only 3 Avvo answers is unusual, but the answer I have just read of Mr. McAteer was so thoughtful, so extensive in its coverage and explanation, and so customized to the needs of the Avvo asker that an endorsement at this early stage is more than warranted. The qualities demonstrated by Mr. McAteer are exactly those that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Jon Rigney

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1986

Am Jur Award - Corporate Law & Economic Theory, University of San Diego

1986

Gen. Geo. Hickman, Jr. Award - Constitutional Law, University of San Diego

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Principal - Managing Partner, McAteer & McAteer, APLC

1987 - 1992

Litigation Associate, Sternberg, Eggers, Kidder & Fox, Apc

1986 - 1987

Law Clerk, Seltzer Caplan Wilkins &McMahon

Associations

1987 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1987 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

American Bar Association, Business, Litigation, Real Property Sections

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alpha Mechanical v. RAS Builders (2005) 133 Cal.App.4th 1319

Represented prevailing party - plaintiff

Bratcher v. Buckner (2001) 90 Cal.App.4th 1177

Represented prevailing party - judgment creditor

Byrum v. Brand (1990) 219 Cal.App.3d 926

Represented the prevailing party - plaintiff

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Education

1995

United States Navy War College

Diploma - College of Command & Staff

1986

University of San Diego School of Law

JD

1983

University of Southern California

MS

1975

Colgate University

BA

Languages

English

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