Atty. Joseph Samuel May

Atty. Joseph Samuel May

Joseph Samuel May is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, wrongful death and 24 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Samuel May at a glance

Joseph Samuel May is a Principal based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Law Office of Joseph S. May. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in California (2006). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 2001). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco American Bar Association Consumer Attorneys of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Samuel May is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, wrongful death and 24 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Joseph practices at Law Office of Joseph S. May in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Samuel May's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Contracts

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Wrongful Death

Joseph Samuel May is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joseph Samuel May is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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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 San Francisco 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 Samuel May

Where is Joseph Samuel May's law office located?
Joseph Samuel May's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Law Office of Joseph S. May. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Samuel May handle?
Joseph Samuel May focuses on car accidents, contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joseph Samuel May practiced law?
Joseph Samuel May has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Joseph Samuel May go to law school?
Joseph Samuel May earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Joseph Samuel May for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 2006
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006

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