Atty. Michael Gregory Long
Mr. Michael Gregory Long is a lawyer practicing construction, government contracts, surety.
Construction & More Attorney · Serving Irvine, CA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Michael Gregory Long at a Glance
Michael Gregory Long is a Managing Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in California (1987), U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California and U.S. Court (1987), and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of California California Associated General Contractors. Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Gregory Long
- Mr. Michael Gregory Long is a lawyer practicing construction, government contracts, surety
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Michael practices at Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P. in Irvine, CA
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Government & Administrative Law in Irvine
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Irvine
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 Irvine 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.
Irvine Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Irvine Choose Michael Gregory Long
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 Gregory Long's practice in the field of government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Gregory Long brings 39+ 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. District Court, Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California and U.S. Court , and District of Columbia, Michael Gregory Long can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Government Practice
Concentrating on government means Michael Gregory Long's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Irvine
A Irvine-based practice means Michael Gregory Long 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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