Atty. Michael Christopher Pasternak

Atty. Michael Christopher Pasternak

Michael Christopher Pasternak is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation. Michael received a degree from U of San Francisco SOL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Christopher Pasternak at a glance

Michael Christopher Pasternak is a litigation and insurance attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at U of San Francisco SOL, San Francisco, CA Univ of Southern Calif, Los Angeles, CA (—). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Christopher Pasternak is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation
  • Michael received a degree from U of San Francisco SOL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Michael practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Christopher Pasternak's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Santa Barbara 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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Where is Michael Christopher Pasternak's law office located?
Michael Christopher Pasternak's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael Christopher Pasternak focuses on litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Christopher Pasternak practiced law?
Michael Christopher Pasternak has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
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Practice Areas

Education

U of San Francisco SOL, San Francisco, CA Univ of Southern Calif, Los Angeles, CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010

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