Atty. Michael Wahlster

Atty. Michael Wahlster

Michael Wahlster is a lawyer practicing emerging business law, securities, software licensing and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

San Diego San Diego 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Wahlster at a glance

Michael Wahlster is a business, ip, securities, and litigation attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1998), California (2001), and Pennsylvania (2001). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Pittsburgh (B. Phil., 1992). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Wahlster is a lawyer practicing emerging business law, securities, software licensing and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Wahlster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Wahlster 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.

Michael Wahlster is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Michael Wahlster is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Securities Law

Michael Wahlster is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Wahlster is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 San Diego 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 Wahlster

Where is Michael Wahlster's law office located?
Michael Wahlster's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Wahlster handle?
Michael Wahlster focuses on business, ip, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Wahlster practiced law?
Michael Wahlster has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael Wahlster go to law school?
Michael Wahlster earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B. Phil., 1992).
How can I contact Michael Wahlster for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1998
B. Phil.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 2001
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2001

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