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About Michael A. Penfield at a glance
Michael A. Penfield is an attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Maine (1985), Massachusetts (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1989), and California (1989). Educated at Syracuse University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Georgetown University (A.B. Syracuse, 1979). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael A. Penfield is a lawyer
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Michael practices in San Jose, CA
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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 Jose 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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