Atty. Michael D. Meadows
Deputy Public Defender, Contra Costa County, 1975-1985. Judge Pro-Tem, 1980—.
Employment Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving Walnut Creek, CA · 52+ Years Experience
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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 Michael D. Meadows
- Deputy Public Defender, Contra Costa County, 1975-1985
- Judge Pro-Tem, 1980—
- Formerly with: Taylor and Meadows, 1985-1992
- Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook, 1993—
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Meadows's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Meadows handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Walnut Creek.
Car Accidents in Walnut Creek
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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Workplace Discrimination in Walnut Creek
Michael D. Meadows is one of 7,049 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in California →
Wrongful Death in Walnut Creek
Michael D. Meadows is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in Walnut Creek
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.
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Business & Corporate Law in Walnut Creek
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 Walnut Creek
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.
Walnut Creek Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Walnut Creek-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Walnut Creek Choose Michael D. Meadows
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael D. Meadows's practice in the field of car accidents, discrimination, wrongful death, personal injury, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Meadows brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. Supreme Court, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Michael D. Meadows can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, discrimination, and wrongful death, Michael D. Meadows can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Walnut Creek
A Walnut Creek-based practice means Michael D. Meadows attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael D. Meadows Handles in Walnut Creek
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