Atty. Michael Pacelli
Michael J. Pacelli joined Baron & Budd’s Class Action Group in Los Angeles, California in 2023.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Encino, CA
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About Michael Pacelli at a Glance
Michael Pacelli is a business and litigation attorney based in Encino, California, practicing at Baron & Budd PC. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association and California, The State Bar of California. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2017) and University of California Berkeley (B.A., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — North Star Lawyer, 2017-2022 (2026). Serves clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Pacelli
- Michael J. Pacelli joined Baron & Budd’s Class Action Group in Los Angeles, California in 2023
- He represents clients nationwide in complex, high-profile class action litigation involving fraud, breach of contract, and consumer protection issues
- Mr. Pacelli has found success in his legal practice through hard work, tenacity, and never taking “no” for an answer
- Prior to joining Baron & Budd, while majoring in political science and English at the University of California at Berkeley, Mr. Pacelli worked his way up from law clerk to legal assistant in a small plaintiffs’ firm in San Francisco
- He went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., where he served as a Notes Editor for the Georgetown Law Journal
- He then joined a national firm where he excelled in complex, multidistrict class action cases, and was selected as the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinder for 2021
- Throughout his legal career, Michael Pacelli has placed great importance on the value of volunteering in his community
- Among the organizations that have benefitted from his service are the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, where he served as Coaching Circles Co-Chair, and Habitat for Humanity
- He has also provided pro bono legal services to communities and individuals in need
- At Baron & Budd, Mr. Pacelli continues to zealously advocate for justice for his clients
- In his free time, Mr. Pacelli delights in spending time with his family and traveling
- He also enjoys lifting weights, running/rucking, and being in the great outdoors, whether beach or mountains
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Pacelli's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Pacelli handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Encino.
Business & Corporate Law in Encino
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Encino
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Encino
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 Encino 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.
Encino Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Encino-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 Encino Choose Michael Pacelli
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 Pacelli's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association and California, The State Bar of California, Michael Pacelli can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Michael Pacelli can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Encino
A Encino-based practice means Michael Pacelli 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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Common Legal Issues Michael Pacelli Handles in Encino
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