Atty. Barry C Michels

Atty. Barry C Michels

Barry C Michels is a lawyer practicing divorce mediation law. Barry received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Barry C Michels at a glance

Barry C Michels is a divorce and adr attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1979) and Harvard University (A.B., 1975). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barry C Michels is a lawyer practicing divorce mediation law
  • Barry received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Barry practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Barry C Michels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry C Michels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Barry C Michels is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Barry C Michels is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Barry C Michels's law office located?
Barry C Michels's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry C Michels handle?
Barry C Michels focuses on divorce, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Barry C Michels practiced law?
Barry C Michels has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Barry C Michels go to law school?
Barry C Michels earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1975).
How can I contact Barry C Michels for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1979
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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