Atty. Michael Alan Colton

Atty. Michael Alan Colton

Mr. Michael Alan Colton is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, insurance and 1 other area of law.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Michael Alan Colton at a glance

Michael Alan Colton is a litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (JD, 1978) and UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall Berkeley CA Univ of California Santa Cruz CA (—). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Alan Colton is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a degree from UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Alan Colton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Colton 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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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 Santa Barbara 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 Michael Alan Colton

Where is Michael Alan Colton's law office located?
Michael Alan Colton's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Alan Colton handle?
Michael Alan Colton focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Alan Colton practiced law?
Michael Alan Colton has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael Alan Colton go to law school?
Michael Alan Colton earned their education at (JD, 1978); (—).
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Education

JD
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1978
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall Berkeley CA Univ of California Santa Cruz CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978

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