Atty. Michael David Early
Michael David Early practices at Klein, Hockel, Iezza & Patel P.C. Read Full Bio
Labor Employment & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Michael David Early at a Glance
Michael David Early is an Of Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Klein, Hockel, Iezza & Patel P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1983) and Stanford University (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael David Early
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Michael David Early's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael David Early handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Wrongful Termination in San Francisco
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Employment Law in San Francisco
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael David Early is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in San Francisco
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 San Francisco 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-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 San Francisco Choose Michael David Early
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 David Early's practice in the field of wrongful termination, employment, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael David Early brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, employment, and litigation, Michael David Early can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Michael David Early attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael David Early Handles in San Francisco
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