Atty. Michael West Brooks

Atty. Michael West Brooks

Mr. Michael West Brooks is a lawyer practicing energy, energy and environmental, natural gas and 12 other areas of law.

Palm Desert Palm Desert 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Michael West Brooks at a glance

Michael West Brooks is a estate planning, employment, business, tax, and m&a attorney based in Palm Desert, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), District of Columbia (1997), Illinois (2000), and Virginia (2005). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and College of William and Mary (B.A., 1998). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Palm Desert, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael West Brooks is a lawyer practicing energy, energy and environmental, natural gas and 12 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary in 1998, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Michael practices in Palm Desert, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael West Brooks's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael West Brooks is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael West Brooks is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael West Brooks is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael West Brooks is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 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 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 West Brooks

Where is Michael West Brooks's law office located?
Michael West Brooks's law practice is located in Palm Desert, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael West Brooks handle?
Michael West Brooks focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael West Brooks practiced law?
Michael West Brooks has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael West Brooks go to law school?
Michael West Brooks earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Michael West Brooks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
College of William and Mary
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 2000
Virginia
Admitted: 2005
California
Admitted: 2010

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