Atty. Michael Lewis Terris

Atty. Michael Lewis Terris

Michael Lewis Terris is a lawyer practicing environmental law, employment & labor. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Michael Lewis Terris at a glance

Michael Lewis Terris is an Air Resources Bd. based in Sacramento, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1981) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1981). Educated at University of California at Davis (J.D., 1981) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Lewis Terris is a lawyer practicing environmental law, employment & labor
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael practices in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Lewis Terris's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Environmental Law

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

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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 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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Where is Michael Lewis Terris's law office located?
Michael Lewis Terris's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Lewis Terris handle?
Michael Lewis Terris focuses on employment, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Lewis Terris practiced law?
Michael Lewis Terris has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael Lewis Terris go to law school?
Michael Lewis Terris earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1972).
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Davis
- 1981
B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1981

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