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Rita Lake
Rita Lake
Attorney
California

Rita Lake is an attorney at Underwood Law Firm, where she represents clients in partition actions, real estate disputes, and civil litigation. She brings experience in legal advocacy and a strong commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal matters.

Rita earned her Juris Doctor from Notre Dame Law School in 2024. She began her legal career as an attorney in Chicago, Illinois, where she worked in legal aid, specializing in family law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2020, where she studied Political Science and the History of Art & Architecture.

Originally from Torrance, California, Rita is delighted to be back in Southern California after spending several years in the Midwest. Outside the office, she enjoys stand-up paddleboarding, reading literary fiction, cooking Thai food, and spending time with her beloved dog, Rocky.

Education

Juris Doctor, Notre Dame Law School, 2024
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2020
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