Atty. Michael S Chernis
Michael S Chernis is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, white collar crime, regulatory and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years.
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Michael S Chernis is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Silverman Sclar Shin & Byrne, PLLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on formation, criminal defense, business, white collar, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1995), California U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. District Court, Southern, Ea (2008), and Arizona (2014). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael S Chernis is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, white collar crime, regulatory and 8 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Michael practices at Silverman Sclar Shin & Byrne, PLLC in Santa Monica, CA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Santa Monica 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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