Atty. Eric May
Eric May is a lawyer practicing litigation, corporate, securities. Eric received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 20+ Years Experience
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About Eric May at a Glance
Eric May is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Arnold & Porter LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at University of California School of Law, Davis (J.D., 2006) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 2003). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric May
- Eric May is a lawyer practicing litigation, corporate, securities
- Eric received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Eric practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Eric May's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric May handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Securities Law in Los Angeles
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Eric May
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric May's practice in the field of business, securities, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric May brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, securities, and litigation, Eric May can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Eric May attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric May Handles in Los Angeles
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