About Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas Shepherd is a California attorney licensed to the State Bar in 1974, holding. He is the proprietor of the Law Offices of Michael T. Shepherd, positioned at 619 Crister Avenue, Chico, California. His practice encompasses various jurisdictions, including the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Shepherd's workplace is located in Chico, California, serving clients across Northern California.
Mr. Shepherd earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1968. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, graduating in 1973. His law school training supplied a robust foundation for his extensive profession in law.
Throughout his profession, Mr. Shepherd has treated a diverse range of cases, which includes both claimant and protection roles in complicated litigation. His knowledge spans a number of legal levels, similar to proceedings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials. He has represented clients in severa civil jury trials throughout multiple counties, which includes Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Butte, amongst others. His practice areas consist of business litigation, actual estate legal proceedings, construction law, and insurance defense.
Mr. Shepherd has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the Superior Courts of California in a number of counties, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His extensive courtroom experience includes over 100 civil jury trials in each state and federal courts. He has been a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) since 1999, reflecting his commitment to the legal profession and trial advocacy.
He is an active member of the Butte County Bar Association and the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada. Additionally, he holds membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Shepherd is English-speaking and serves clients throughout Northern California, including Butte County, Shasta County, Tehama County, Sacramento County, Yuba County, Sutter County, El Dorado County, Yolo County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, and Marin County.
