Atty. Michael Masuda
Mr. Masuda specializes in civil litigation, trial and appellate practice, arbitration and mediation.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Monterey, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Monterey, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Masuda
- 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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Michael Masuda's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Masuda handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Monterey.
Wrongful Termination in Monterey
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Car Accidents in Monterey
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Wills in Monterey
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Workplace Discrimination in Monterey
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Trusts in Monterey
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Monterey
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 venue, 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.
Monterey Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Monterey-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Monterey Choose Michael Masuda
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Masuda's practice in the field of wrongful termination, car accidents, wills, discrimination, and trusts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Masuda brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Dakota, Minnesota, and California, Michael Masuda can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, car accidents, and wills, Michael Masuda can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Monterey
A Monterey-based practice means Michael Masuda attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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