Atty. Michael D. Lane

Atty. Michael D. Lane

Michael D. Lane has deep commercial litigation experience as an associate and lead counsel in many complex litigation cases, including class actions, business disputes, trade secrets and employee mobility, labor and employment, computer fraud and abuse, noncompete, unfair competition, and Business and Professions Code Section 17200 actions.

Sacramento Sacramento 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael D. Lane at a glance

Michael D. Lane is an Of Counsel based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, ip, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at University of California at Berkeley School of Law (J.D. Prosser, 2005) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. History, 1993). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael D. Lane has deep commercial litigation experience as an associate and lead counsel in many complex litigation cases, including class actions, business disputes, trade secrets and employee mobility, labor and employment, computer fraud and abuse, noncompete, unfair competition, and Business and Professions Code Section 17200 actions
  • He has also represented clients in labor and employment issues
  • He has represented clients in federal and state courts, as well as in administrative hearings, arbitrations (single and panel), writ proceedings, and trials
  • Concentrations •Commercial Litigation •Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition/Employee Mobility •Class Action •Contract Disputes/Business Torts •Labor and Employment •Franchise Law •Products Liability •Intellectual Property Litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D. Lane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Lane 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

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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 Sacramento 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 D. Lane

Where is Michael D. Lane's law office located?
Michael D. Lane's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D. Lane handle?
Michael D. Lane focuses on business, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael D. Lane practiced law?
Michael D. Lane has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Michael D. Lane go to law school?
Michael D. Lane earned their education at (J.D. Prosser, 2005); (B.A. History, 1993).
How can I contact Michael D. Lane for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Prosser
University of California at Berkeley School of Law
- 2005
B.A. History
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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