Atty. Michael R. Totaro
Michael R. Totaro is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, appeals.
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Michael R. Totaro is a Managing Partner based in Pacific Palisades, California, practicing at Totaro & Shanahan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at George Washington University (LL.M. Hastings, 1982) and DePaul University (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Pacific Palisades, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael R. Totaro is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, appeals
- Michael received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1970, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices at Totaro & Shanahan in Pacific Palisades, CA
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Pacific Palisades 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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