Atty. Michael Cleaves Donaldson
Michael Cleaves Donaldson is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, copyright law, communication law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1961, and has been licensed for 59 years.
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Michael Cleaves Donaldson is a Partner based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at Michael C Donaldson. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on copyright and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1967) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1967). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1967) and University of Florida (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Beverly Hills (Chairman, Entertainment Section, 1988-1990), Century City and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Cleaves Donaldson is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, copyright law, communication law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1961, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Michael practices at Michael C. Donaldson in Beverly Hills, CA
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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 Beverly Hills 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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