Atty. Bruce Duncan Maclachlan

Atty. Bruce Duncan Maclachlan

Bruce Duncan Maclachlan is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, tort defense, workers compensation. Bruce received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1951, and has been licensed for 69 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 69 yrs experience 69 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce Duncan Maclachlan at a glance

Bruce Duncan Maclachlan is a personal injury, workers comp, and adr attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in California (inactive) (1957), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1957), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at University of Southern California (LL.B., 1956) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bruce Duncan Maclachlan is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, tort defense, workers compensation
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1951, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • Bruce practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce Duncan Maclachlan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce Duncan Maclachlan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Bruce Duncan Maclachlan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Bruce Duncan Maclachlan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Bruce Duncan Maclachlan 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce Duncan Maclachlan

Where is Bruce Duncan Maclachlan's law office located?
Bruce Duncan Maclachlan's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce Duncan Maclachlan handle?
Bruce Duncan Maclachlan focuses on personal injury, workers comp, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bruce Duncan Maclachlan practiced law?
Bruce Duncan Maclachlan has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did Bruce Duncan Maclachlan go to law school?
Bruce Duncan Maclachlan earned their education at (LL.B., 1956); (B.A., 1951).
How can I contact Bruce Duncan Maclachlan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Bruce Duncan Maclachlan received?
Bruce Duncan Maclachlan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Southern California
- 1956
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1951

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California (inactive)
Admitted: 1957
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1957
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984

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