Atty. Michelle Gillette

Atty. Michelle Gillette

Michelle Gillette is a lawyer practicing consumer product safety, complex tort & product-related litigation, product risk management & response and 11 other areas of law. Michelle received a B.S. degree from University of Texas - Austin, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle Gillette at a glance

Michelle Gillette is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, ip, class action, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in California Pro hac vice approval for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Te (1995). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1994) and University of Texas - Austin B.S. (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michelle Gillette is a lawyer practicing consumer product safety, complex tort & product-related litigation, product risk management & response and 11 other areas of law
  • Michelle received a B.S. degree from University of Texas - Austin, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michelle practices at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle Gillette's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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

Michelle Gillette is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michelle Gillette is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Trade Secrets

Michelle Gillette is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets 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 San Francisco 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 Gillette

Where is Michelle Gillette's law office located?
Michelle Gillette's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle Gillette handle?
Michelle Gillette focuses on personal injury, employment, ip, class action, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michelle Gillette practiced law?
Michelle Gillette has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michelle Gillette go to law school?
Michelle Gillette earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (—).
How can I contact Michelle Gillette for a consultation?
You can contact Michelle Gillette directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1994
University of Texas - Austin B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California Pro hac vice approval for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Te
Admitted: 1995

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