Atty. Michael Ross Leslie

Atty. Michael Ross Leslie

Michael Ross Leslie is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, environmental litigation and compliance, entertainment litigation and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Ross Leslie at a glance

Michael Ross Leslie is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Caldwell Leslie And Proctor Pc. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, environmental, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1986). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1985) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Ross Leslie is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, environmental litigation and compliance, entertainment litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices at Caldwell Leslie & Proctor, PC in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Ross Leslie's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Ross Leslie is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael Ross Leslie is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

Michael Ross Leslie is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Los Angeles 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Ross Leslie

Where is Michael Ross Leslie's law office located?
Michael Ross Leslie's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Caldwell Leslie And Proctor Pc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Ross Leslie handle?
Michael Ross Leslie focuses on business, ip, litigation, environmental, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Ross Leslie practiced law?
Michael Ross Leslie has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Ross Leslie go to law school?
Michael Ross Leslie earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Michael Ross Leslie for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Ross Leslie directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Ross Leslie received?
Michael Ross Leslie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 1986

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