Atty. Michael C Austin
Michael C Austin is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California of Berkeley in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Medical Malpractice Defense Attorney · Serving Walnut Creek, CA · 27+ Years Experience
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About Michael C Austin at a Glance
Michael C Austin is a Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Galloway, Lucchese, Everson & Picchi A Professional Corporation. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1999), California (2004), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2004). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California of Berkeley (B.A., 1993). Active member of New York State Bar Association State Bar of California Federalist Society. Serves clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael C Austin
- Michael C Austin is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California of Berkeley in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Michael practices at Galloway, Lucchese, Everson & Picchi A Professional Corporation in Walnut Creek, CA
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Michael C Austin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael C Austin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Walnut Creek.
Medical Malpractice in Walnut Creek
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Walnut Creek
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 Walnut Creek 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 venue, 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.
Walnut Creek Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Walnut Creek-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Walnut Creek Choose Michael C Austin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael C Austin's practice in the field of medical malpractice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael C Austin brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, and California, Michael C Austin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Medical Malpractice Practice
Concentrating on medical malpractice means Michael C Austin's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Walnut Creek
A Walnut Creek-based practice means Michael C Austin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael C Austin Handles in Walnut Creek
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