Attorneys

Partner
Santa Clara University (1986) B.S. Political Science
Santa Clara University (1991) J.D., With Honors
Practice Areas
ADA Compliance and Defense, Agriculture Law, Appellate Law, Business Law, Car Accident, Catastrophic Loss, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights Actions, Constitutional Law, Contract Disputes, Employment Litigation, Environmental Law, Federal Litigation, Healthcare Law, Insurance Issues, Oral Argument, Personal Injury, Police Brutality, Real Property, Search & Seizure Law, Water Law, Wage & Hour Class Action, Wrongful Death

Partner
University of Florida (1987) B.A. Political Science
Santa Clara University (1991) J.D., With Honors
Practice Areas
Agriculture Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Contract Disputes, Corporate Formation, Corporate Management, Employment Litigation, Federal Litigation, Hospitality Issues, Mediation, Real Property, Union Issues, Wage & Hour Class Action, Workplace and Paystub Issues

Partner
San Jose University (1992) B.S. Administration of Justice
Golden Gate University (1997) J.D.
Practice Areas
Agriculture Law, Appeals, Business Law, Catastrophic Loss, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights Actions, Constitutional Law, Contract Disputes, Corporate Formation, Employment Litigation, Federal Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Property, Search & Seizure Law, Wine Law

Michele Woodruff Lyons
Attorney
Michele is an attorney and law professor who brings a problem-solving approach to legal issues. She has extensive experience in private, non-profit, and government sectors including with Monterey College of Law, Monterey County Counsel’s Office, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Justice, and multiple private law firms. Michele is licensed to practice in California, the District of Columbia, and before the US Patent & Trademark Office.
University of California, Berkeley (2001) BS, Physics
Harvard Law School (2004) J.D.
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (2003-2004)
Practice Areas
Agriculture Law, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Contract Disputes, Employment Litigation, Federal Litigation, Insurance Issues, Personal Injury, Real Property, Wage & Hour Class Action

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Attorneys serving Salinas, Monterey and all California in:
- ADA Compliance & Defense
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- Agriculture Issues, Labor & Employment Law
- Corporate Formation & Business Disputes
- Civil Litigation, Contract Review
- Divorce & Child Custody
- Landlord-Tenant Issues
- Civil & Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Car Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Catastrophic Loss
- Real property Acquisition & Disputes
- Restaurant & Hospitality Issues
- Wage & Hour Class Action
- Environmental & Water Law Issues