Atty. Michael A. Morris
Michael A. Morris was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
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About Michael A. Morris at a glance
Michael A. Morris is a family law and adr attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Minyard Morris Llp. Educated at Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Morris was born in Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Michael was named Best Family Law Lawyer of the Year - Orange County in 2013 and 2018 by Best Lawyers in America
- He has been listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America by Best Lawyers in America Orange County - Family Law since 2007 and by Super Lawyers each year since 2004
- Michael is also listed in Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers (USA) - 2020
- He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (B.A.) and Western State University (J.D.)
- He is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- Michael is a Partner at Minyard Morris and limits his practice to Orange County Family Law matters
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Morris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael A. Morris is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael A. Morris is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Newport Beach 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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