Atty. Michael Thomas Fife

Atty. Michael Thomas Fife

Michael Thomas Fife is a lawyer practicing water rights, california environmental quality act, environmental law and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Thomas Fife at a glance

Michael Thomas Fife is a Shareholder based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on real estate and environmental. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1997), California (1999), and Idaho (2013). Educated at University of Colorado (J.D., 1996) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. University, 1990). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Thomas Fife is a lawyer practicing water rights, california environmental quality act, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Michael practices at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Thomas Fife's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource 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 Santa Barbara 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 Thomas Fife

Where is Michael Thomas Fife's law office located?
Michael Thomas Fife's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Thomas Fife handle?
Michael Thomas Fife focuses on real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Thomas Fife practiced law?
Michael Thomas Fife has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Michael Thomas Fife go to law school?
Michael Thomas Fife earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. University, 1990).
How can I contact Michael Thomas Fife for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Colorado
- 1996
B.A. University
University of California, Berkeley
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 1999
Idaho
Admitted: 2013

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