Atty. Michael D. Meadows
Deputy Public Defender, Contra Costa County, 1975-1985. Judge Pro-Tem, 1980—.
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About Michael D. Meadows at a glance
Michael D. Meadows is a Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on car accidents, discrimination, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1974), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1982). Educated at University of California, Hastings (J.D., 1974) and California State University at Fresno (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Contra Costa County Bar Association State Bar of California Consumer Attorneys of California Alameda/Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association The American Association for Justice Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Deputy Public Defender, Contra Costa County, 1975-1985
- Judge Pro-Tem, 1980—
- Formerly with: Taylor and Meadows, 1985-1992
- Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, 1993—
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Michael D. Meadows's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Meadows handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Michael D. Meadows is one of 6,573 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in California →
Michael D. Meadows is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael D. Meadows is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Walnut Creek 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.
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