Atty. Michael Ernest Velarde

Atty. Michael Ernest Velarde

Michael Ernest Velarde is a lawyer practicing labor & employment. Michael received a degree from University of California Santa Barbara, CA, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Ernest Velarde at a glance

Michael Ernest Velarde is a Member based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Newport Trial Group. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at University of Southern California Law School (JD, 2009) and University of California Santa Barbara, CA University of Southern California Law School, Los Angeles CA (—). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Ernest Velarde is a lawyer practicing labor & employment
  • Michael received a degree from University of California Santa Barbara, CA, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Michael practices at Newport Trial Group in Newport Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Ernest Velarde's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 Newport Beach 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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Where is Michael Ernest Velarde's law office located?
Michael Ernest Velarde's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Newport Trial Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Ernest Velarde handle?
Michael Ernest Velarde focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Ernest Velarde practiced law?
Michael Ernest Velarde has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Michael Ernest Velarde go to law school?
Michael Ernest Velarde earned their education at (JD, 2009); (—).
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Practice Areas

Education

JD
University of Southern California Law School
- 2009
University of California Santa Barbara, CA University of Southern California Law School, Los Angeles CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009

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