Atty. Michael Barton Spencer

Atty. Michael Barton Spencer

Michael Barton Spencer is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, managed care liability, civil litigation and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

La Jolla La Jolla 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Barton Spencer at a glance

Michael Barton Spencer is a personal injury, tbi/sci, litigation, and insurance attorney based in La Jolla, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1998) and California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, (1998). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1998) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in La Jolla, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Barton Spencer is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, managed care liability, civil litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices in La Jolla, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Barton Spencer's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Michael Barton Spencer is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Barton Spencer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

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

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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 La Jolla 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 Barton Spencer

Where is Michael Barton Spencer's law office located?
Michael Barton Spencer's law practice is located in La Jolla, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Barton Spencer handle?
Michael Barton Spencer focuses on personal injury, tbi/sci, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Barton Spencer practiced law?
Michael Barton Spencer has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael Barton Spencer go to law school?
Michael Barton Spencer earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Michael Barton Spencer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1998
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1998
California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern,
Admitted: 1998

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