Atty. Cliff Michael Palefsky
Cliff Michael Palefsky is a lawyer practicing employment law, civil rights. Cliff received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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Cliff Michael Palefsky is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1977) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cliff Michael Palefsky is a lawyer practicing employment law, civil rights
- Cliff received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Cliff practices at McGuinn, Hillsman & Palefsky in San Francisco, CA
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Cliff Michael Palefsky is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Cliff Michael Palefsky is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
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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 San Francisco 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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