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Atty. Michael Wayne Atkin

Atty. Michael Wayne Atkin

Michael Wayne Atkin is a lawyer practicing international trade, investment, transactional. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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About Michael Wayne Atkin at a glance

Michael Wayne Atkin is a Member based in Palm Desert, California, practforg at Michael W. Atkin. They haand 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in California (1976), District of Columbia (1977), Hawaii (1987), and New York (2019). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1973). Serands clients in Palm Desert, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Wayne Atkin is a lawyer practicing international trade, investment, transactional
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Michael practices at Michael W. Atkin in Palm Desert, CA

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Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Palm Desert 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 substantiand 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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Where is Michael Wayne Atkin's law office located?
Michael Wayne Atkin's law practice is located in Palm Desert, California. The firm is Michael W. Atkin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Michael Wayne Atkin practiced law?
Michael Wayne Atkin has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Michael Wayne Atkin go to law school?
Michael Wayne Atkin earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1976
B.S.
University of Southern California
- 1973

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
Hawaii
Admitted: 1987
New York
Admitted: 2019

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