Atty. Michael Craig Small

Atty. Michael Craig Small

Hon. Michael Craig Small is a lawyer practicing civil rights, commercial litigation, supreme court & appellate and 1 other area of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Michael Craig Small at a glance

Michael Craig Small is a Senior Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth U.S. District Court, Central D (1988) and California (2002). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1986) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. Michael Craig Small is a lawyer practicing civil rights, commercial litigation, supreme court & appellate and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1982, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Craig Small's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Appellate Practice

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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 Los Angeles 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 Craig Small

Where is Michael Craig Small's law office located?
Michael Craig Small's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Craig Small handle?
Michael Craig Small focuses on business, class action, litigation, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Craig Small practiced law?
Michael Craig Small has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael Craig Small go to law school?
Michael Craig Small earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Michael Craig Small for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1986
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1982

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth U.S. District Court, Central D
Admitted: 1988
California
Admitted: 2002

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