Atty. Michael Alan Hood

Atty. Michael Alan Hood

Michael Alan Hood is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and unfair competition and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Irvine Irvine 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Alan Hood at a glance

Michael Alan Hood is a Principal and Office Litigation Manager based in Irvine, California, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, class action, trade secrets, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in California (1976), California - C.D. Cal (1977), California - S.D. Cal (2003), and Oregon - D. Or (2013). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (J.D. Order, 1976) and University of Southern California (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations and Activities •American Bar Association •California Bar Association •Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Alan Hood is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets and unfair competition and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from University of Southern California in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Michael practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Alan Hood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Hood handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Class Action

Michael Alan Hood is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Trade Secrets

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Employment Contracts

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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 Irvine 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 Hood

Where is Michael Alan Hood's law office located?
Michael Alan Hood's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Alan Hood handle?
Michael Alan Hood focuses on employment, real estate, class action, trade secrets, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Alan Hood practiced law?
Michael Alan Hood has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Michael Alan Hood go to law school?
Michael Alan Hood earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1976); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Michael Alan Hood for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Alan Hood directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Alan Hood received?
Michael Alan Hood's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Order
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1976
A.B.
University of Southern California
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
California - C.D. Cal
Admitted: 1977
California - S.D. Cal
Admitted: 2003
Oregon - D. Or
Admitted: 2013

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