Atty. Michelle D. Brewer

Atty. Michelle D. Brewer

Michelle D. Brewer is a lawyer practicing affordable housing, real estate development, public housing authority and 3 other areas of law.

Oakland Oakland 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Michelle D. Brewer at a glance

Michelle D. Brewer is a real estate and government attorney based in Oakland, California, practicing at Goldfarb & Lipman LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1985) and Harvard University (A.B., 1980). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michelle D. Brewer is a lawyer practicing affordable housing, real estate development, public housing authority and 3 other areas of law
  • Michelle received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michelle practices at Goldfarb & Lipman LLP in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle D. Brewer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle D. Brewer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Oakland 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 Michelle D. Brewer

Where is Michelle D. Brewer's law office located?
Michelle D. Brewer's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Goldfarb & Lipman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle D. Brewer handle?
Michelle D. Brewer focuses on real estate, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michelle D. Brewer practiced law?
Michelle D. Brewer has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michelle D. Brewer go to law school?
Michelle D. Brewer earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Michelle D. Brewer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1985
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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