Atty. Michele Scott Benson

Atty. Michele Scott Benson

Michele Scott Benson is a lawyer practicing environmental law, employment & labor. Michele received a M.A. degree from Holy Names College in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Michele Scott Benson at a glance

Michele Scott Benson is a employment and environmental attorney based in Berkeley, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Southern and Central Districts of California, U.S. District (1990). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1990) and Holy Names College (M.A. University, 1984). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michele Scott Benson is a lawyer practicing environmental law, employment & labor
  • Michele received a M.A. degree from Holy Names College in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michele practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michele Scott Benson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michele Scott Benson 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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Environmental Law

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

Michele Scott Benson 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 Berkeley 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 Michele Scott Benson

Where is Michele Scott Benson's law office located?
Michele Scott Benson's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michele Scott Benson handle?
Michele Scott Benson focuses on employment, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michele Scott Benson practiced law?
Michele Scott Benson has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michele Scott Benson go to law school?
Michele Scott Benson earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.A. University, 1984).
How can I contact Michele Scott Benson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1990
M.A. University
Holy Names College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Southern and Central Districts of California, U.S. District
Admitted: 1990

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