Atty. May Lynn Harris

Atty. May Lynn Harris

Ms. May Lynn Harris is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation, corporate and 5 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About May Lynn Harris at a glance

May Lynn Harris is a Managing Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at For Purpose Law Group. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, estate planning, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2000) and District of Columbia (2016). Educated at University of San Diego (M.A., 2010) and University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2000). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. May Lynn Harris is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation, corporate and 5 other areas of law
  • May received a M.A. degree from University of San Diego in 2010, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • May practices at For Purpose Law Group in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

May Lynn Harris's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

May Lynn Harris is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about May Lynn Harris

Where is May Lynn Harris's law office located?
May Lynn Harris's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is For Purpose Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does May Lynn Harris handle?
May Lynn Harris focuses on contracts, trusts, estate planning, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has May Lynn Harris practiced law?
May Lynn Harris has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did May Lynn Harris go to law school?
May Lynn Harris earned their education at (M.A., 2010); (J.D., 2000).
How can I contact May Lynn Harris for a consultation?
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Education

M.A.
University of San Diego
- 2010
J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2016

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