Atty. Michelle R Press

Atty. Michelle R Press

Michelle R Press is a lawyer practicing appellate, class action defense, insurance & reinsurance coverage and 7 other areas of law. Michelle received a B.S. degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Michelle R Press at a glance

Michelle R Press is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on class action, insurance, appellate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric (1992). Educated at Boston University B.S. summa cum laude Boston University B.S. 1989 School of Management Award for Outstanding Achievement Boston University B.S. Boston University School of Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships & Affiliations Council of Litigation Management (CLM) Golden Key National Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michelle R Press is a lawyer practicing appellate, class action defense, insurance & reinsurance coverage and 7 other areas of law
  • Michelle received a B.S. degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michelle practices at Wilson Elser in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle R Press's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Michelle R Press is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Los Angeles 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 R Press

Where is Michelle R Press's law office located?
Michelle R Press's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle R Press handle?
Michelle R Press focuses on class action, insurance, appellate, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michelle R Press practiced law?
Michelle R Press has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michelle R Press go to law school?
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How can I contact Michelle R Press for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michelle R Press received?
Michelle R Press's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Boston University B.S. summa cum laude Boston University B.S. 1989 School of Management Award for Outstanding Achievement Boston University B.S. Boston University School of Law
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern Distric
Admitted: 1992

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