Atty. Michael Lloyd Charlson

Atty. Michael Lloyd Charlson

Mr. Michael Lloyd Charlson is a lawyer practicing corporate governance, securities litigation and enforcement, commercial litigation and 9 other areas of law.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Lloyd Charlson at a glance

Michael Lloyd Charlson is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Hogan Lovells US LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, tax, class action, white collar, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1985), District of Columbia (2002), and New York (2003). Educated at University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Stanford University (B.S. Stanford, 1981). Active member of Santa Clara County and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Business Law) Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Lloyd Charlson is a lawyer practicing corporate governance, securities litigation and enforcement, commercial litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Stanford University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices at Hogan Lovells US LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Lloyd Charlson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Lloyd Charlson 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.

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Tax Law

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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Securities 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 Palo Alto 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 Lloyd Charlson

Where is Michael Lloyd Charlson's law office located?
Michael Lloyd Charlson's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Hogan Lovells US LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Lloyd Charlson handle?
Michael Lloyd Charlson focuses on business, tax, class action, white collar, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Lloyd Charlson practiced law?
Michael Lloyd Charlson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael Lloyd Charlson go to law school?
Michael Lloyd Charlson earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S. Stanford, 1981).
How can I contact Michael Lloyd Charlson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1985
B.S. Stanford
Stanford University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2003

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