Atty. Paul Michael Schwartz

Atty. Paul Michael Schwartz

Paul Michael Schwartz is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, internet law, privacy law. Paul received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Berkeley Berkeley 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Paul Michael Schwartz at a glance

Paul Michael Schwartz is a Prof. based in Berkeley, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on internet. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1989) and New York (2014). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1985) and Brown University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Paul Michael Schwartz is a lawyer practicing telecommunications, internet law, privacy law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Paul practices in Berkeley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Michael Schwartz's Areas of Practice

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

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

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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 Berkeley 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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Where is Paul Michael Schwartz's law office located?
Paul Michael Schwartz's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Michael Schwartz handle?
Paul Michael Schwartz focuses on internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul Michael Schwartz practiced law?
Paul Michael Schwartz has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Paul Michael Schwartz go to law school?
Paul Michael Schwartz earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1985
B.A.
Brown University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 2014

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