Atty. Bruce L. Cleeland

Atty. Bruce L. Cleeland

Bruce L. Cleeland is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, commercial litigation, personal injury and 1 other area of law.

Irvine Irvine 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce L. Cleeland at a glance

Bruce L. Cleeland is a Member based in Irvine, California, practicing at Haight Brown And Bonesteel Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1981) and California State Polytechnic University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bruce L. Cleeland is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, commercial litigation, personal injury and 1 other area of law
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from California State Polytechnic University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Bruce practices at Haight Brown & Bonesteel, LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce L. Cleeland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bruce L. Cleeland 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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Bruce L. Cleeland is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Bruce L. Cleeland is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Bruce L. Cleeland is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Irvine 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 L. Cleeland

Where is Bruce L. Cleeland's law office located?
Bruce L. Cleeland's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Haight Brown And Bonesteel Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce L. Cleeland handle?
Bruce L. Cleeland focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bruce L. Cleeland practiced law?
Bruce L. Cleeland has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Bruce L. Cleeland go to law school?
Bruce L. Cleeland earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Bruce L. Cleeland for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce L. Cleeland directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bruce L. Cleeland received?
Bruce L. Cleeland's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1981
B.A.
California State Polytechnic University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981

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