Atty. Michael James McDonnell

Atty. Michael James McDonnell

Michael James McDonnell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, construction & development, business and 3 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 18 years.

San Diego San Diego 18 yrs experience 18 year
Call (310) 893-3317 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael James McDonnell at a glance

Michael James McDonnell is a personal injury, business, real estate, environmental, and government attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law (JD, 2008). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael James McDonnell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, construction & development, business and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 18 years
  • Michael practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James McDonnell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James McDonnell 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 James McDonnell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael James McDonnell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael James McDonnell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Michael James McDonnell is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael James McDonnell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 San Diego 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 James McDonnell

Where is Michael James McDonnell's law office located?
Michael James McDonnell's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James McDonnell handle?
Michael James McDonnell focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael James McDonnell practiced law?
Michael James McDonnell has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Michael James McDonnell go to law school?
Michael James McDonnell earned their education at (JD, 2008).
How can I contact Michael James McDonnell for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
- 2008

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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