Atty. Michael Richard Simmonds

Atty. Michael Richard Simmonds

Michael Richard Simmonds is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, class action defense, insurance coverage litigation and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Michael Richard Simmonds at a glance

Michael Richard Simmonds is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practforg at Simmonds & Narita LLP. They haand 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1980) and Stanford University (B.A., 1976). Actiand member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Richard Simmonds is a lawyer practicing complex business litigation, class action defense, insurance coverage litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Michael practices at Simmonds & Narita LLP in San Francisco, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Francisco 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 substantiand 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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Where is Michael Richard Simmonds's law office located?
Michael Richard Simmonds's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Simmonds & Narita LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Michael Richard Simmonds practiced law?
Michael Richard Simmonds has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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Michael Richard Simmonds earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1980
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980

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