Atty. Michael McMahon

Atty. Michael McMahon

With over thirty years of experience, Michael McMahon focuses his practice at Carmel & Naccasha LLP primarily on civil litigation in the areas of employment, business, public agency, and real estate law. Mike has substantial background representing both private businesses and public agencies.

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Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Paso Robles, CA · 34+ Years Experience

Profile Summary

About Michael McMahon at a Glance

Michael McMahon is a Partner based in Paso Robles, California, practicing at Carmel & Naccasha LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1992) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1999). Educated at Arizona State University College of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of California at Irvine (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Paso Robles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About Michael McMahon

  • With over thirty years of experience, Michael McMahon focuses his practice at Carmel & Naccasha LLP primarily on civil litigation in the areas of employment, business, public agency, and real estate law
  • Mike has substantial background representing both private businesses and public agencies
  • Practicing law since 1992, he has tried cases on behalf of one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies
  • He routinely provides extensive advice and counsel to clients on employment-related matters and has grown his practice to also include land use matters
  • Mike has handled cases on behalf of numerous cities and special districts in southern California and on the Central Coast
  • He is familiar with the Tort Claims Act, public entity defenses and immunities and writ proceedings
  • He has represented public agencies including the City of Arroyo Grande, Cambria Community Services District, San Miguel Community Services District, City of Santa Maria, and Templeton Community Services District
  • Mike has represented public agencies on employment related matters from initial discipline to trial
  • He also has experience conducting personnel investigations and provides advice and counsel on labor and employment issues to local businesses
  • Mike moved to San Luis Obispo County in 2005, taking a position as a Court Attorney with the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court
  • At the Court, Mike dealt with a wide range of civil matters, researching and drafting memoranda to SLO County Superior Court judges with recommended rulings on contested matters
  • These cases involved real estate transactions, boundary disputes, insurance matters, class actions, actions by and against public agencies and petitions for writs of administrative mandate
  • Mike also regularly served as a judge pro tem during his tenure as a Court Attorney and had the opportunity to rule on law and motion matters
  • Mike joined Carmel & Naccasha LLP in 2007
  • In 2009, Mike opened the firm’s Paso Robles office, where he continues to practice
  • The Paso Robles office continues to provide an important link to clients in the wine industry and also to estate planning clients who live in the North County
  • Mike has been involved in his home community of Paso Robles as a youth sports coach and in the High School and Middle School Mock Trial Competition
  • Having retired from youth sports with his children reaching adulthood, Mike remains active by bicycling, hiking, and walking the hills in his neighborhood west of Downtown Paso Robles
  • He enjoys spending time with his grown kids and his stubborn but lovable Scottish Terrier Tierney, who is named for left-back Kieran Tierney of Arsenal Football Club and the Scottish National Football Team
  • While at Arizona State University earning his J.D., Mike was senior note and comment editor of the Arizona State Law Journal and a writing instructor for first year legal research and writing
  • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • San Luis Obispo County Bar Association – Member • Paso Robles Elks Lodge – Member

Practice Areas Explained

Michael McMahon's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael McMahon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Paso Robles.

Employment Law in Paso Robles

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

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Business & Corporate Law in Paso Robles

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law in Paso Robles

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Estate & Trust Litigation in Paso Robles

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Civil Litigation in Paso Robles

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Jurisdictional Context

Why Local Counsel Matters in Paso Robles

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 Paso Robles 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.

Paso Robles Courts and Legal Process

Choosing a Paso Robles-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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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About Michael McMahon

Where is Michael McMahon's law office located?
Michael McMahon's law practice is located in Paso Robles, California. The firm is Carmel & Naccasha LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael McMahon handle?
Michael McMahon focuses on employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael McMahon practiced law?
Michael McMahon has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael McMahon go to law school?
Michael McMahon earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Michael McMahon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael McMahon received?
Michael McMahon's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Professional Profile

Why Clients in Paso Robles Choose Michael McMahon

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 McMahon's practice in the field of employment, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Michael McMahon brings 34+ 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 California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Michael McMahon can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering employment, business, and real estate, Michael McMahon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Paso Robles

A Paso Robles-based practice means Michael McMahon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

Case Types

Common Legal Issues Michael McMahon Handles in Paso Robles

Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael McMahon has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.

Wrongful termination claims
Employment
Workplace discrimination
Employment
Wage and hour disputes
Employment
Non-compete agreement review
Employment
Business formation and structure
Business
Contract drafting and review
Business
Partnership disputes
Business
Merger and acquisition support
Business
Residential property transactions
Real Estate
Commercial lease disputes
Real Estate
Title and deed issues
Real Estate
Landlord-tenant conflicts
Real Estate

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael McMahon directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.

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Education & Law School Background

J.D.
Arizona State University College of Law
- 1991
B.A.
University of California at Irvine
- 1988

Awards & Professional Honors

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

California
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1999

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