Atty. Michael Thomas Riddell

Atty. Michael Thomas Riddell

Michael Thomas Riddell is a lawyer practicing water utilities, land use, municipal and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Riverside Riverside 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Michael Thomas Riddell at a glance

Michael Thomas Riddell is a Partner based in Riverside, California, practicing at Best Best Krieger Llp. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on zoning, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1976) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Thomas Riddell is a lawyer practicing water utilities, land use, municipal and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Michael practices at Best Best & Krieger LLP in Riverside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Thomas Riddell's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Michael Thomas Riddell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Michael Thomas Riddell is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Michael Thomas Riddell is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Riverside 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 Riddell

Where is Michael Thomas Riddell's law office located?
Michael Thomas Riddell's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is Best Best Krieger Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Thomas Riddell handle?
Michael Thomas Riddell focuses on zoning, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Thomas Riddell practiced law?
Michael Thomas Riddell has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Michael Thomas Riddell go to law school?
Michael Thomas Riddell earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Michael Thomas Riddell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1976
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1973

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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