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Atty. Bruce Thomas Bauer

Atty. Bruce Thomas Bauer

Bruce T. Bauer is Of Counsel with Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP, practicing in the areas of civil and business litigation, governmental relations, municipal and public agency law.

Indian Wells Indian Wells 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (760) 558-4070 Book Appointment

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About Bruce Thomas Bauer at a glance

Bruce Thomas Bauer is an Of Counsel based in Indian Wells, California, practforg at Slovak Baron Empey Murphy Pinkney Llp. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1990), and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of California (1991). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1990) and California State University at Long Beach (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Board member of Heritage Museum of Orange County (2016-2019) Board Member of Pythian Youth Foundation (2015-2019) Active in LGBTQ issues and Member of Lambda Legal Defense Fund ADEM Delegate to State Democratic Convention Recipient of the Wiley W and Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Service Marathon runner including 2013 Boston Marathon. Serands clients in Indian Wells, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

About

  • Bruce T. Bauer is Of Counsel with Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP, practicing in the areas of civil and business litigation, governmental relations, municipal and public agency law
  • Mr. Bauer lives and works from the firmโ€™s office in Palm Springs and also from its Costa Mesa Office
  • Mr. Bauer achieved an AV-Preeminent (peer) rating since the year 2000
  • He has substantial civil litigation and transactional experience including in the areas of banking, employment, real estate, tort and business law
  • He has successfully conducted numerous federal and state bench and jury trials
  • He also served as a trainer and panelist for the Bankersโ€™ Compliance Group in which he delivered statewide seminar presentations on topics such as negotiable instruments, employment, collections, and banking related operational issues
  • Mr. Bauer handles all aspects of litigation including appeals
  • He has numerous published decisions in state and federal courts: Malkoskie v
  • Option One Mtg
  • Corp., 188 Cal
  • App. 4th 968 (Cal
  • Ct
  • App. 2010)
  • Aceves v
  • U.S
  • Bank N.A., 192 Cal
  • App. 4th 218 (Cal
  • Ct
  • App. 2011)
  • Keen v
  • American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., 664 F. Supp. 2d 1086 (E.D
  • Cal. 2009)
  • Blanco v
  • Am
  • Home Mortg
  • Servicing, Inc., 2009 WL 4674904 (E.D
  • Cal. 2009)
  • and Gardner v
  • American Home Mortg
  • Servicing, Inc., 691 F. Supp. 2d 1192 (E.D
  • Cal. 2010), among others

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Indian Wells 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 substantiand 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 Bruce Thomas Bauer's law office located?
Bruce Thomas Bauer's law practice is located in Indian Wells, California. The firm is Slovak Baron Empey Murphy Pinkney Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Bruce Thomas Bauer practiced law?
Bruce Thomas Bauer has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Bruce Thomas Bauer go to law school?
Bruce Thomas Bauer earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1987).
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What awards or recognition has Bruce Thomas Bauer receiandd?
Bruce Thomas Bauer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1990
B.S.
California State University at Long Beach
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of California
Admitted: 1991

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