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Atty. Michael Lew Woods

Atty. Michael Lew Woods

Michael Lew Woods is a lawyer practicing arbitration law, civil practice, litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Orinda Orinda 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Lew Woods at a glance

Michael Lew Woods is a litigation and adr attorney based in Orinda, California. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Texas (1967) and California (1969). Educated at George Washington University (J.D. Harvard, 1967) and Texas Tech University (B.A., 1964). Serands clients in Orinda, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael Lew Woods is a lawyer practicing arbitration law, civil practice, litigation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Michael practices in Orinda, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Lew Woods's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Lew Woods is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Orinda 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 Lew Woods

Where is Michael Lew Woods's law office located?
Michael Lew Woods's law practice is located in Orinda, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Lew Woods handle?
Michael Lew Woods focuses on litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Lew Woods practiced law?
Michael Lew Woods has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Michael Lew Woods go to law school?
Michael Lew Woods earned their education at (J.D. Harvard, 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact Michael Lew Woods for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Harvard
George Washington University
- 1967
B.A.
Texas Tech University
- 1964

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1967
California
Admitted: 1969

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