Atty. Michael Todd Hales

Atty. Michael Todd Hales

Michael Todd Hales is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, construction / development, green and alternative energy - ip and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S.M.E. degree from Brigham Young University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Irvine Irvine 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Michael Todd Hales at a glance

Michael Todd Hales is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at McDermott Will & Emery LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, ip, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2003). Educated at Brigham Young University Law School (J.D., 2003) and Brigham Young University (B.S.M.E., 2000). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Todd Hales is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, construction / development, green and alternative energy - ip and 7 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.M.E. degree from Brigham Young University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Michael practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Todd Hales's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

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

Michael Todd Hales is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Irvine 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 Todd Hales

Where is Michael Todd Hales's law office located?
Michael Todd Hales's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is McDermott Will & Emery LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Todd Hales handle?
Michael Todd Hales focuses on patent, trademark, ip, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Todd Hales practiced law?
Michael Todd Hales has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Michael Todd Hales go to law school?
Michael Todd Hales earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S.M.E., 2000).
How can I contact Michael Todd Hales for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University Law School
- 2003
B.S.M.E.
Brigham Young University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2003

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