Atty. Michael Alan Sowards

Atty. Michael Alan Sowards

Michael Alan Sowards is a lawyer practicing litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from Hillsdale College in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Fresno Fresno 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Michael Alan Sowards at a glance

Michael Alan Sowards is a Fed. Ct. Eastern Dist. of CA based in Fresno, California. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2000) and California (2009). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 2000) and Hillsdale College (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Alan Sowards is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Hillsdale College in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael practices in Fresno, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Alan Sowards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Sowards 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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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 Fresno 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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Where is Michael Alan Sowards's law office located?
Michael Alan Sowards's law practice is located in Fresno, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Alan Sowards handle?
Michael Alan Sowards focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Alan Sowards practiced law?
Michael Alan Sowards has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael Alan Sowards go to law school?
Michael Alan Sowards earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 2000
B.A.
Hillsdale College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2000
California
Admitted: 2009

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