Atty. Michael Scott Ellis

Atty. Michael Scott Ellis

Michael Scott Ellis is a lawyer practicing property damage, defective and dangerous products, real estate and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of the Pacific in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Oakland Oakland 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Michael Scott Ellis at a glance

Michael Scott Ellis is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Mccarthy And Mccarthy Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1998) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth District (1998). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1998) and University of the Pacific (B.A., 1995). Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Scott Ellis is a lawyer practicing property damage, defective and dangerous products, real estate and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of the Pacific in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices at McCarthy & McCarthy LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Ellis 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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Real Estate Law

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

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

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Insurance Law

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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 Oakland 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 Ellis

Where is Michael Scott Ellis's law office located?
Michael Scott Ellis's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Mccarthy And Mccarthy Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Ellis handle?
Michael Scott Ellis focuses on business, real estate, construction, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Scott Ellis practiced law?
Michael Scott Ellis has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael Scott Ellis go to law school?
Michael Scott Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Michael Scott Ellis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1998
B.A.
University of the Pacific
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth District
Admitted: 1998

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