Atty. Michael Scott Christian

Atty. Michael Scott Christian

Michael Scott Christian is a lawyer practicing corporate and banking law, intellectual property law, bank lending and other extensions of credit (general) and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at San Diego in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.

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About Michael Scott Christian at a glance

Michael Scott Christian is a employment, business, real estate, ip, and bankruptcy attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1987) and University of California at San Diego (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Scott Christian is a lawyer practicing corporate and banking law, intellectual property law, bank lending and other extensions of credit (general) and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California at San Diego in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Christian's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Scott Christian is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael Scott Christian is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Michael Scott Christian is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 San Diego 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 Scott Christian

Where is Michael Scott Christian's law office located?
Michael Scott Christian's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Christian handle?
Michael Scott Christian focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Scott Christian practiced law?
Michael Scott Christian has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael Scott Christian go to law school?
Michael Scott Christian earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Michael Scott Christian for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1987
B.A.
University of California at San Diego
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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