Atty. Michael John Coppess

Atty. Michael John Coppess

Michael John Coppess is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, environmental law, general corporate law and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Pasadena Pasadena 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Coppess at a glance

Michael John Coppess is a business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Pasadena, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and California Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, (1984). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1984) and Loyola Marymount University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael John Coppess is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, environmental law, general corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Michael practices in Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Coppess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Coppess 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 John Coppess 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 John Coppess is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Land Use & Zoning

Michael John Coppess is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael John Coppess is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

Michael John Coppess is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Pasadena 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 John Coppess

Where is Michael John Coppess's law office located?
Michael John Coppess's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Coppess handle?
Michael John Coppess focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael John Coppess practiced law?
Michael John Coppess has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Michael John Coppess go to law school?
Michael John Coppess earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Michael John Coppess for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1984
B.A.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
California Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 1984

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