Atty. Michelle A. Philo
Michelle serves as General Counsel for small businesses and startups. In this capacity she assists the entrepreneur from the initial formation of their business, to the every day needs associated with running a business.
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Michelle A. Philo is an Attorney based in Irvine, California, practforg at Philo Law Firm PC. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at Whittier College School of Law J.D. (—) and Chapman University (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michelle serves as General Counsel for small businesses and startups
- In this capacity she assists the entrepreneur from the initial formation of their business, to the every day needs associated with running a business
- She works with the business owner with contracts, corporate maintenance, stock purchase and ownership transfers, licensing agreements, and day to day needs
- She also assists the small business owner by managing the team of outside counsel
- It is not uncommon for a business to have a business attorney, an employment attorney, an immigration attorney, and an intellectual property attorney
- Michelle interacts with a businesses team of attorneys to eliminate the time spent on legal matters and allow the business owner to focus on the growth of the business
- Michelle also provides Estate Planning Packages, assists Trustees with Trust Administration, and provides Probate services
- The comprehensive estate planning packages include a trust, wills, powers of attorneys, and advanced healthcare directives
- She also assist trustees with a variety of services, providing assistance with the administration of a trust's assets to the intended beneficiaries
- If a loved one passes without a Trust, Michelle represents the estate's executor or personal representative in probate proceedings
- Born and raised in Southern California, Michelle graduated from Chapman University with her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and received her Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School
- She is active in the legal community having served as the President of Orange County Women Lawyers Association, President of Whittier Law School Alumni Association, and California Delegate to the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association, an appointment by the State Bar of California
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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 Irvine 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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