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Atty. Michael B Garvey

Atty. Michael B Garvey

Michael B Garvey is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Michael B Garvey at a glance

Michael B Garvey is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (2011). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2010) and Boston College (B.A. History, 2006). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael B Garvey is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, corporate law & governance, entrepreneurial services and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Michael practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael B Garvey's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael B Garvey is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Palo Alto 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 B Garvey

Where is Michael B Garvey's law office located?
Michael B Garvey's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael B Garvey handle?
Michael B Garvey focuses on business, real estate, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael B Garvey practiced law?
Michael B Garvey has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael B Garvey go to law school?
Michael B Garvey earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. History, 2006).
How can I contact Michael B Garvey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 2010
B.A. History
Boston College
- 2006

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 2011

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