Atty. Mary Ellen Curran

Atty. Mary Ellen Curran

Mary Ellen Curran is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, director of san francisco litigation unit. Mary received a Ph.D. degree from Columbia University in 1992, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Mary Ellen Curran at a glance

Mary Ellen Curran is a litigation attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1981), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1981). Educated at Columbia University (Ph.D. Fordham, 1992) and Yale University Law School (J.D., 1981). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mary Ellen Curran is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, director of san francisco litigation unit
  • Mary received a Ph.D. degree from Columbia University in 1992, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Mary practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Ellen Curran's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Ellen Curran handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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 Berkeley 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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Where is Mary Ellen Curran's law office located?
Mary Ellen Curran's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Ellen Curran handle?
Mary Ellen Curran focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mary Ellen Curran practiced law?
Mary Ellen Curran has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Mary Ellen Curran go to law school?
Mary Ellen Curran earned their education at (Ph.D. Fordham, 1992); (J.D., 1981).
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Education

Ph.D. Fordham
Columbia University
- 1992
J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1981

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