Atty. Michael James Kanellos

Atty. Michael James Kanellos

Michael James Kanellos is a lawyer. Michael received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Michael James Kanellos at a glance

Michael James Kanellos is an attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and Northern, Central, Southern and Eastern Districts of Cal (1987), and California (1988). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco (J.D., 1987) and Cornell University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James Kanellos is a lawyer
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices in San Francisco, CA

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 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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Michael James Kanellos's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Michael James Kanellos has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Michael James Kanellos earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco
- 1987
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and Northern, Central, Southern and Eastern Districts of Cal
Admitted: 1987
California
Admitted: 1988

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