Atty. Michael L. Swain
Tulane University Post-Graduate Studies in Admiralty, 1985-1986. Law Clerk to Chief Judge Nauman S.
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About Michael L. Swain at a glance
Michael L. Swain is a Partner based in Long Beach, California. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1983) and California (1987). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Franklin and Marshall College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California Louisiana State Bar Association Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Tulane University Post-Graduate Studies in Admiralty, 1985-1986
- Law Clerk to Chief Judge Nauman S. Scott, U.S
- District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 1983-1985
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Maritime Law
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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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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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 Long Beach 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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