Atty. Michael James Thompson

Atty. Michael James Thompson

Michael James Thompson is a lawyer practicing commercial bankruptcy, creditor bankruptcy, business litigation and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Thompson at a glance

Michael James Thompson is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Sacramento, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1998), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2001), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2002). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael James Thompson is a lawyer practicing commercial bankruptcy, creditor bankruptcy, business litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Michael James Thompson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael James Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Sacramento 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 Thompson

Where is Michael James Thompson's law office located?
Michael James Thompson's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Thompson handle?
Michael James Thompson focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael James Thompson practiced law?
Michael James Thompson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael James Thompson go to law school?
Michael James Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Michael James Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2002

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