Atty. Gerald Michael Serlin
GERALD M. SERLIN , born Los Angeles, California.
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About Gerald Michael Serlin at a glance
Gerald Michael Serlin is a Founding Attorney based in Woodland Hills, California, practforg at Benedon And Serlin Llp. They haand 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. 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. Actiand member of Los Angeles County and San Fernando Valley Bar Associations Member, Appellate Courts Committee State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Serands clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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
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 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 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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