Atty. Joseph Michael Preis

Atty. Joseph Michael Preis

Joseph Michael Preis is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, employment litigation, employment defense and 6 other areas of law. Joseph received a degree from Miami-Dade Comm College North, Miami FL, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Irvine Irvine 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Michael Preis at a glance

Joseph Michael Preis is a Member based in Irvine, California, practicing at Godes & Preis, LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at Miami-Dade Comm College North, Miami FL Whittier College School of Law, CA (—). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph Michael Preis is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, employment litigation, employment defense and 6 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a degree from Miami-Dade Comm College North, Miami FL, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Joseph practices at Godes & Preis, LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Michael Preis's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Irvine 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 Joseph Michael Preis

Where is Joseph Michael Preis's law office located?
Joseph Michael Preis's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Godes & Preis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Michael Preis handle?
Joseph Michael Preis focuses on wrongful termination, employment, business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joseph Michael Preis practiced law?
Joseph Michael Preis has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Joseph Michael Preis go to law school?
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Education

Miami-Dade Comm College North, Miami FL Whittier College School of Law, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001

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