Atty. Michael Masuda
Mr. Masuda specializes in civil litigation, trial and appellate practice, arbitration and mediation.
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About Michael Masuda at a glance
Michael Masuda is a Shareholder based in Monterey, California, practicing at Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, car accidents, wills, discrimination, and trusts. Admitted to practice in North Dakota (1981), Minnesota (1981), California (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Courts, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of Califo (1992). Educated at University of North Dakota (J.D., 1981) and University of North Dakota (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Monterey, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Masuda specializes in civil litigation, trial and appellate practice, arbitration and mediation
- Mr. Masuda holds the highest rating, "AV”, from Martindale-Hubbell
- Services to Clients Mr. Masuda has tried over 85 cases before juries and judges in both state and federal courts throughout California where he has obtained numerous million dollar plus verdicts and settlements, including a Daily Journal Top 100 Verdicts in 2009
- Professor of Law, Monterey College of Law, 1987—
- Adjunct Professor, Chapman University, 1998-1999
- He has also lectured at the University of California, Santa Cruz, California State University, Monterey Bay, and the U.S
- Naval Postgraduate School; Coach to various high schools students in mock trials
- Winner of the 2013 Lewis L. Fenton Award for Excellence In Advocacy by the Monterey County Bar Association and selected to the 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list
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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 Monterey 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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