Atty. Michael Charles Cato

Atty. Michael Charles Cato

Michael Charles Cato is a lawyer practicing real estate law, environmental law, real property law and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

San Diego San Diego 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Charles Cato at a glance

Michael Charles Cato is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Crosbie Gliner Schiffman Southard & Swanson LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2002) and Duke University (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Charles Cato is a lawyer practicing real estate law, environmental law, real property law and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Michael practices at Crosbie Gliner Schiffman Southard & Swanson LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Charles Cato's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Charles Cato 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.

Michael Charles Cato is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Michael Charles Cato is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 San Diego 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 Charles Cato

Where is Michael Charles Cato's law office located?
Michael Charles Cato's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Crosbie Gliner Schiffman Southard & Swanson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Charles Cato handle?
Michael Charles Cato focuses on business, real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Charles Cato practiced law?
Michael Charles Cato has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Michael Charles Cato go to law school?
Michael Charles Cato earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Michael Charles Cato for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2002
B.A.
Duke University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2003

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