Atty. Michael Ryan Butler

Atty. Michael Ryan Butler

Mr. Michael Ryan Butler is a lawyer practicing health care law, corporate law, hospital law and 2 other areas of law.

Laguna Woods Laguna Woods 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Ryan Butler at a glance

Michael Ryan Butler is a business and health care attorney based in Laguna Woods, California. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1971), Oregon (1979), and California (1987). Educated at Stanford University (M.B.A. United, 1979) and Duke University (J.D., 1971). Serands clients in Laguna Woods, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Ryan Butler is a lawyer practicing health care law, corporate law, hospital law and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a M.B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1979, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Michael practices in Laguna Woods, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Ryan Butler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Ryan Butler 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.

Michael Ryan Butler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Michael Ryan Butler is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →

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 Laguna Woods 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 Ryan Butler

Where is Michael Ryan Butler's law office located?
Michael Ryan Butler's law practice is located in Laguna Woods, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Ryan Butler handle?
Michael Ryan Butler focuses on business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Ryan Butler practiced law?
Michael Ryan Butler has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Michael Ryan Butler go to law school?
Michael Ryan Butler earned their education at (M.B.A. United, 1979); (J.D., 1971).
How can I contact Michael Ryan Butler for a consultation?
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Education

M.B.A. United
Stanford University
- 1979
J.D.
Duke University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1971
Oregon
Admitted: 1979
California
Admitted: 1987

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