Atty. Michael Dennis Ranahan

Atty. Michael Dennis Ranahan

Michael Dennis Ranahan is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, personal injury. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Walnut Creek Walnut Creek 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Dennis Ranahan at a glance

Michael Dennis Ranahan is a personal injury and adr attorney based in Walnut Creek, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at John F. Kennedy University (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. University, 1977). Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Dennis Ranahan is a lawyer practicing arbitration, mediation, personal injury
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices in Walnut Creek, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Dennis Ranahan's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 Dennis Ranahan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Dennis Ranahan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

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 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 Dennis Ranahan

Where is Michael Dennis Ranahan's law office located?
Michael Dennis Ranahan's law practice is located in Walnut Creek, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Dennis Ranahan handle?
Michael Dennis Ranahan focuses on personal injury, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Dennis Ranahan practiced law?
Michael Dennis Ranahan has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael Dennis Ranahan go to law school?
Michael Dennis Ranahan earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. University, 1977).
How can I contact Michael Dennis Ranahan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John F. Kennedy University
- 1985
B.A. University
University of California at Berkeley
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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