Atty. Michael Chilleen
Michael Chilleen is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action defense, food and beverage and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.
Class Action Defense & More Attorney · Serving Costa Mesa, CA · 26+ Years Experience
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About Michael Chilleen at a Glance
Michael Chilleen is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (2000). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 2000) and Tulane University (B.A., 1996). Active member of Memberships •Member, Orange County Bar Association •Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers •Member, International Council of Shopping Centers •Member, Board of Directors, America on Track. Serves clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Chilleen
- Michael Chilleen is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action defense, food and beverage and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Michael practices at Sheppard Mullin in Costa Mesa, CA
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Michael Chilleen's Areas of Legal Practice
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Class Action in Costa Mesa
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa 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.
Costa Mesa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Costa Mesa-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 Costa Mesa Choose Michael Chilleen
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 Chilleen's practice in the field of class action, litigation, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Chilleen brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, litigation, and entertainment, Michael Chilleen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Costa Mesa
A Costa Mesa-based practice means Michael Chilleen 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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