Atty. Michelle Meisel Young
Mr. Michelle Meisel Young is a lawyer practicing employment law, sexual harassment, discrimination and 3 other areas of law.
Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving San Mateo, CA · 22+ Years Experience
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About Michelle Meisel Young at a Glance
Michelle Meisel Young is an Associate based in San Mateo, California, practicing at Pierce & Shearer LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, wage & hour, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (2004). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 2004) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 2000). Serves clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michelle Meisel Young
- Mr. Michelle Meisel Young is a lawyer practicing employment law, sexual harassment, discrimination and 3 other areas of law
- Michelle received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Michelle practices at Pierce & Shearer LLP in San Mateo, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Michelle Meisel Young's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle Meisel Young handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Mateo.
Wrongful Termination in San Mateo
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Sexual Harassment in San Mateo
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Employment Law in San Mateo
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michelle Meisel Young is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Wage & Hour Disputes in San Mateo
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Civil Rights in San Mateo
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Mateo
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 Mateo 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 venue, 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.
San Mateo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Mateo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Mateo Choose Michelle Meisel Young
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michelle Meisel Young's practice in the field of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, wage & hour, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michelle Meisel Young brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and employment, Michelle Meisel Young can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Mateo
A San Mateo-based practice means Michelle Meisel Young attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michelle Meisel Young Handles in San Mateo
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michelle Meisel Young has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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