Atty. Michael Vanwagner Crain

Atty. Michael Vanwagner Crain

Michael Vanwagner Crain is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, worker's compensation. Michael received a B.A. degree from St.

Oakland Oakland 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Michael Vanwagner Crain at a glance

Michael Vanwagner Crain is a Founding Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain, Claffey. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in California (1976). Educated at Lincoln University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and St. Mary's College of California (B.A. English, 1971). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Vanwagner Crain is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, worker's compensation
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's College of California in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Michael practices at Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain, Claffey in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Vanwagner Crain's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Vanwagner Crain 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.

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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 Vanwagner Crain

Where is Michael Vanwagner Crain's law office located?
Michael Vanwagner Crain's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Shaw, Jacobsmeyer, Crain, Claffey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Vanwagner Crain handle?
Michael Vanwagner Crain focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Vanwagner Crain practiced law?
Michael Vanwagner Crain has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Michael Vanwagner Crain go to law school?
Michael Vanwagner Crain earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. English, 1971).
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Education

J.D.
Lincoln University School of Law
- 1976
B.A. English
St. Mary's College of California
- 1971

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976

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