Atty. Michael Patrick Clark
Michael Patrick Clark is a lawyer practicing mediation, civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Walnut Creek, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Michael Patrick Clark at a Glance
Michael Patrick Clark is a Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Mcnamara Ney Beatty Slattery Borges And Ambacher Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1983). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1983) and University of Northern Iowa (B.A. Finance, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Contra Costa County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California California Trial Lawyers Association Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1988—) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Patrick Clark
- Michael Patrick Clark is a lawyer practicing mediation, civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices at McNamara, Ney, Beatty, Slattery, Borges & Ambacher, LLP in Walnut Creek, CA
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Michael Patrick Clark's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Patrick Clark handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Walnut Creek.
Civil Litigation in Walnut Creek
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Walnut Creek
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael Patrick Clark is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Walnut Creek
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 Walnut Creek 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.
Walnut Creek Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Walnut Creek-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 Walnut Creek Choose Michael Patrick Clark
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 Patrick Clark's practice in the field of litigation and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Patrick Clark brings 43+ 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, Northern District of California, Michael Patrick Clark can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and adr, Michael Patrick Clark can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Walnut Creek
A Walnut Creek-based practice means Michael Patrick Clark 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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