Katherine J Santon

Katherine J Santon

also known as Kate Santon

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at Costa Mesa, CA
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Business, Employment & Labor ... +3 more

555 Anton Blvd, Suite 150, Costa Mesa, CA

About Katherine

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 20%

Corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit entities

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

Forming corporations, LLCs or nonprofit entities

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

Employment advice for employers, employment handbooks and employment agreements

20%
Intellectual Property 10%

Trademark registration; trade secret protection; copyright protection

10%
Privacy 10%

Privacy policies, terms of use

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

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Location

Santon General Counsel, P.C.

555 Anton Blvd, Suite 150, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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Katherine J Santon's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linda | July 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Great Experience

I needed to form an LLC and was referred to Kate by my CPA. I was not looking forward to the process but within 30 minutes Kate laid it out and I realized this was not going to be as big a deal as I envisioned. She explained the process and we got started. In under 8 weeks everything was done, with m...inimal effort on my part. I now have all my paperwork and a secure client portal with Kate along with a checklist of items I need to do now that the LLC in formed. Working with an independent lawyer is not only cost efficient but personal. Thanks Kate!!!!

Posted by Tara | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Wonderful experience forming my Corporation

As an attorney myself (who practices in a different area of the law) it was a bit strange to be the client this time, but this made me picky on who I wanted to work with. I chose Kate to help me form my corporation because she was extremely helpful from our very first correspondence. I immediat...ely felt like she cared and I was in good hands. I knew exactly what the plan was, the process and the pricing. She always kept me in the loop and explained to me exactly what I needed to do (sign this, submit that, etc). The entire process was smooth and I am extremely happy and satisfied with working with her. And here's the kicker - I am in San Diego and she's in Irvine, so I actually chose her over other local SD attorneys I spoke to. We were able to do everything via email and e-signature so it made it extremely efficient. I plan to contact Kate again in the future if the need arises and will also recommend her to my clients if anyone is in need of business services.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Mental Health Therapist

I never knew that it was actually possible to trust an attorney until I met Kate. She took the time to explain every step of forming my corporation and answered every single question that I had. She is extremely knowledgeable and makes sure that every single aspect of your business is fully covered. ...She is just an absolute pleasure to work with!

Posted by Joel | March 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Terrific attorney - highly recommend

We engaged Kate to help establish the legal structure for our climate startup. She provided great advice on the most beneficial corporate structure (which ended up saving us thousands of dollars on our taxes this year), and set up the entity quickly and efficiently. She has also provided ongoing supp...ort on a variety of other issues in the business. She is extremely responsive, personable, and professional and we trust her to give us the best possible advice and highest quality service. I have recommended her to multiple colleagues, who have also used her and been very happy with the service they have received. I feel extremely lucky to have found Kate and highly recommend her to any potential client.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2020 | Employment & Labor

Knowledgeable & Excellent Attorney! Highly Recommended!

I was so concerned regarding some employment contracts. Katherine answered all my questions and helped me understand the law without rushing me. She is also super friendly and her attitude is very pleasant. I high recommend her.

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Katherine J Santon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Fasel

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and responsive to Clients needs."

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Maxwell Hills

Business lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kate is a great person and somehow a better attorney. I strongly recommend using Kate and doing so with confidence."

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Gary Peterson

Business lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not only is Kate an effective and knowledgeable business law attorney, but she is highly ethical and always acts in the best interests of her clients. She will continue to be the only business law attorney to get my referrals."

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Louis Roberts

Business lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kate because she is an extremely talented and knowledgeable Business attorney. She is a problem solver whom you should never pass up to have represent you in Business disputes."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2016

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2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2015 - Present

President and Founder, Santon General Counsel, P.C.

2009 - 2015

Associate, Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

International Association of Privacy Professionals

Certified Information Privacy Professional

2009 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2005

Georgetown University

Speaking Engagements

2015

University of San Diego School of Law

Contemporary Trends in Arbitration

Publications

2015

Association of Business Trial Lawyers Report President Obama Signs Needed Executive Order Bolstering Security Measures for Federal Credit Cards and Signals Increased Federal Regulation Over Data Breaches

2014

American Bar Association Business Law Section Message from New York Court: Rely on CGL Policy Coverage for Data Breaches at Your Own Peril

2013

Orange County Business Journal Building a Savvy Privacy Program and Policy

2012

Antitrust Magazine No Poaching Allowed: Antitrust Issues in Labor Markets

2011

Orange County Business Journal Privacy Regulations and Protecting Data During Mergers in Data-Rich Industries

2010

San Francisco Daily Journal Proposed Rules of Professional Conduct: Impact on Internal Investigations by In-House Counsel
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