Profile Summary
About Mark D. Michael at a glance
Mark D. Michael is a business attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1977) and California (1979). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (J.D., 1977) and Stanford University (B.A., 1972). Serves clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Mark D. Michael is a lawyer practicing business
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Mark practices in Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Mark D. Michael's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark D. Michael handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark D. Michael is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
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 Palo Alto 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 venue, 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.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Palo Alto or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Mark D. Michael
Where is Mark D. Michael's law office located?
What practice areas does Mark D. Michael handle?
How long has Mark D. Michael practiced law?
Where did Mark D. Michael go to law school?
How can I contact Mark D. Michael for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.