Atty. Michael Gerard Thornton
Michael Gerard Thornton is a lawyer practicing litigation, eminent domain, contracts and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Michael Gerard Thornton is a contracts, real estate, zoning, litigation, and health care attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1984). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1984) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Gerard Thornton is a lawyer practicing litigation, eminent domain, contracts and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Michael practices in San Francisco, CA
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 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 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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