Atty. Gerald Michael Serlin
GERALD M. SERLIN , born Los Angeles, California.
Civil Appeals Attorney · Serving Woodland Hills, CA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Gerald Michael Serlin at a Glance
Gerald Michael Serlin is a Founding Attorney based in Woodland Hills, California, practicing at Benedon And Serlin Llp. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1986). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. History, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley Bar Associations Member, Appellate Courts Committee State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Serves clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gerald Michael Serlin
GERALD M. SERLIN , born Los Angeles, California
Education
- University of California, Berkeley (B.A., History High Honors 1980; B.A., Political Economy Honors 1980)
- University of Southern California (J.D., 1985)
- Member, University of Southern California Law Review
- Admitted to: California State Bar
- U.S
- Supreme Court
- U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits
- U.S
- District Courts in California
Judicial Clerkship
Research Attorney to Acting Presiding Justice Robert E. Rickles (Dec.) (1985-1986) and Associate Justice John H. Hews (Dec.) (1987), California Court of Appeal
Professional Experience
- Associate, Horvitz & Levy (1990-1993)
- Associate, Kelley Drye & Warren (1987-1990)
Member
- Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- California Court of Appeal Settlement Officer
- Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley Bar Associations
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Recipient
- Southern California Super Lawyer, in Appellate Law, 2004-2019
- Best Lawyers in America, in Appellate Law, 2016-2019, U.S
- News & World Report -- Best Lawyers
- Appellate Lawyer of the Year, 2018 -- USA, Lawyer Monthly
- Attorney of the Year -- California 2017, Corporate Vision Magazine
- 2016 CLAY Award (Daily Journal and California Lawyer) Attorney of the Year for Extraordinary Achievement in Appellate Practice
- Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles -- Nominee for 2009 Appellate Lawyer of the Year
- Martindale-Hubbell AV rated
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Appellate Practice in Woodland Hills
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Woodland Hills
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 Woodland Hills 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.
Woodland Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Woodland Hills-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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Why Clients in Woodland Hills Choose Gerald Michael Serlin
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 Gerald Michael Serlin's practice in the field of appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gerald Michael Serlin brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Appellate Practice
Concentrating on appellate means Gerald Michael Serlin's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Woodland Hills
A Woodland Hills-based practice means Gerald Michael Serlin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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