Atty. John Michael Summerour

Atty. John Michael Summerour

John Michael Summerour is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, business. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Riverside Riverside 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Summerour at a glance

John Michael Summerour is a Sunland Risk Retention Group based in Riverside, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distric (1984) and Tennessee (2014). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1979). Active member of State Bar of California, Labor Law Section, Litigation Section American Bar Association Riverside County Bar Association. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Summerour is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation, business
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices in Riverside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Summerour's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Summerour handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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 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 Riverside 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Summerour

Where is John Michael Summerour's law office located?
John Michael Summerour's law practice is located in Riverside, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Summerour handle?
John Michael Summerour focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Michael Summerour practiced law?
John Michael Summerour has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Michael Summerour go to law school?
John Michael Summerour earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John Michael Summerour for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1984
B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Southern Distric
Admitted: 1984
Tennessee
Admitted: 2014

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