Atty. Matthew Kyle Desharnais

Atty. Matthew Kyle Desharnais

Matthew Kyle Desharnais is a lawyer practicing business. Matthew received a B.A. degree from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Diego San Diego 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Matthew Kyle Desharnais at a glance

Matthew Kyle Desharnais is a business attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1999) and California (2001). Educated at Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (LL.B., 1998) and McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Kyle Desharnais is a lawyer practicing business
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Matthew practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Kyle Desharnais's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Kyle Desharnais handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Diego 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 Matthew Kyle Desharnais's law office located?
Matthew Kyle Desharnais's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Kyle Desharnais handle?
Matthew Kyle Desharnais focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Kyle Desharnais practiced law?
Matthew Kyle Desharnais has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Matthew Kyle Desharnais go to law school?
Matthew Kyle Desharnais earned their education at (LL.B., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 1998
B.A.
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- 1995

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2001

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