Atty. Michael Phillip Thorman
Michael Phillip Thorman is a lawyer practicing criminal law, plaintiffs personal injury. Michael received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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Michael Phillip Thorman is a Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Bonjour, Thorman, Burns & Dahm. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1974), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Supreme Court (1988). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1974) and Dartmouth College B.A. magna cum laude Dartmouth College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Consumer Attorneys of California Alameda/Contra Costa County Trial Lawyer's Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Earl Warren Chapter, American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Phillip Thorman is a lawyer practicing criminal law, plaintiffs personal injury
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Michael practices at Bonjour, Thorman, Burns & Dahm in Walnut Creek, CA and 3 others locations
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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.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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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 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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