Atty. Christopher Michael McLain

Atty. Christopher Michael McLain

Christopher Michael McLain is a lawyer practicing environmental, safety, power, risk management and legal functions, business. Christopher received a degree from University of California, Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA, and has been licensed for 57 years.

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Profile Summary

About Christopher Michael McLain at a glance

Christopher Michael McLain is a business and environmental attorney based in Lafayette, California. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in California (1969). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1968) and University of California, Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA University of California, Berkeley (B.S. Business, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lafayette, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher Michael McLain is a lawyer practicing environmental, safety, power, risk management and legal functions, business
  • Christopher received a degree from University of California, Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Christopher practices in Lafayette, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Michael McLain's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Michael McLain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Christopher Michael McLain is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Christopher Michael McLain is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Lafayette 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 Christopher Michael McLain

Where is Christopher Michael McLain's law office located?
Christopher Michael McLain's law practice is located in Lafayette, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Michael McLain handle?
Christopher Michael McLain focuses on business, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher Michael McLain practiced law?
Christopher Michael McLain has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Christopher Michael McLain go to law school?
Christopher Michael McLain earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.S. Business, 1965).
How can I contact Christopher Michael McLain for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Michael McLain 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 Christopher Michael McLain received?
Christopher Michael McLain's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1968
B.S. Business
University of California, Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA University of California, Berkeley
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1969

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