Atty. Gerald Michael Serlin

Atty. Gerald Michael Serlin

GERALD M. SERLIN , born Los Angeles, California.

Woodland Hills Woodland Hills 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (747) 213-4906 Book Appointment

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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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About

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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Where is Gerald Michael Serlin's law office located?
Gerald Michael Serlin's law practice is located in Woodland Hills, California. The firm is Benedon And Serlin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Gerald Michael Serlin practiced law?
Gerald Michael Serlin has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Gerald Michael Serlin go to law school?
Gerald Michael Serlin earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. History, 1980).
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Gerald Michael Serlin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1985
B.A. History
University of California at Berkeley
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1986

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