Atty. Michael L. O'Dell
Member, Diocesan Advisory Board of Education, Diocese of Fresno, 1995-2001.
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About Michael L. O'Dell at a glance
Michael L. O'Dell is a Partner based in Bakersfield, California, practicing at Clifford And Brown A Professional Corporation. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Central Districts of California (1980). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1980) and San Diego State University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kern County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Member, Diocesan Advisory Board of Education, Diocese of Fresno, 1995-2001
Practice Areas Explained
Michael L. O'Dell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L. O'Dell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Bakersfield 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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