Atty. Michael Patrick McShane

Atty. Michael Patrick McShane

Mr. Michael Patrick McShane is a lawyer practicing environmental law, local government law, government attorneys and 3 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 45 Years Experience 45 year
Call (760) 558-5045

Profile Summary

About Michael Patrick McShane at a glance

Michael Patrick McShane is an Attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on construction, environmental, government, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1981) and Georgia (2010). Educated at University of Mississippi J.D. (—). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Patrick McShane is a lawyer practicing environmental law, local government law, government attorneys and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 45 years
  • Michael practices at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Patrick McShane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Patrick McShane handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Construction Law

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Michael Patrick McShane is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael Patrick McShane is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael Patrick McShane is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Diego 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Patrick McShane

Where is Michael Patrick McShane's law office located?
Michael Patrick McShane's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Patrick McShane handle?
Michael Patrick McShane focuses on construction, environmental, government, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Patrick McShane practiced law?
Michael Patrick McShane has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Michael Patrick McShane go to law school?
Michael Patrick McShane earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Michael Patrick McShane for a consultation?
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Education

University of Mississippi J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
Georgia
Admitted: 2010

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