About Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas Shepherd is a California attorney admitted to the State Bar in 1974, holding. He is the owner of the Law Offices of Michael T. Shepherd, located 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 office is situated in Chico, California, serving clients throughout 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 legal education provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in law.
Throughout his career, Mr. Shepherd has handled a diverse range of cases, including both plaintiff and defense roles in complex litigation. His experience spans various legal stages, such as hearings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials. He has represented clients in numerous civil jury trials across multiple counties, including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Butte, among others. His practice areas include business litigation, real estate litigation, construction law, and insurance defense.
Mr. Shepherd has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the Superior Courts of California in various counties, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His extensive trial experience includes over 100 civil jury trials in both 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 fluent in English 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.
