Atty. Michael O'Connor Lamphere
Born and raised in Marin County, California, near the serene Mt. Tamalpais and San Francisco Bay, Michael Lamphere graduated from Redwood High School in 1981 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Business Administration minor from UCLA in 1985.
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Michael O'Connor Lamphere is a Trial Attorney based in San Rafael, California, practicing at Lamphere Law Offices. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1990), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1990). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Political, 1985). Active member of Marin County and San Francisco Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Born and raised in Marin County, California, near the serene Mt
- Tamalpais and San Francisco Bay, Michael Lamphere graduated from Redwood High School in 1981 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Business Administration minor from UCLA in 1985
- After obtaining his JD from Santa Clara University in 1989, Michael began his legal career at Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, Bentley, Wagner & Kane, specializing in appellate and insurance coverage defense
- His practice later expanded to product liability and construction defect litigation
- In 1996, he opened the Law Office of Michael O. Lamphere, focusing on civil litigation
- By 2000, he co-founded Lamphere Law Offices, LLP, which specialized in real estate and personal injury litigation
- With 32 years of experience across California, Michael offers a keen understanding of the legal system, employing a strategic approach of preparation, advocacy, and successful resolution for his clients
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Michael O'Connor Lamphere's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael O'Connor Lamphere handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael O'Connor Lamphere is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael O'Connor Lamphere is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Michael O'Connor Lamphere is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
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 San Rafael 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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