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Raised in Ohio.  Bachelor's degree from Cornell.  Graduate degree in economics from Duke.  Worked as an economist at a major consultancy in Washington, DC, then returned to Ohio.  Earned an MBA (on scholarship) and law degree at Ohio State.  Law review, moot court, and externship with a federal appellate judge while in law school.  Clerked for a federal district court judge after law school.. Started practice as an appellate lawyer with focus on constitutional law.  Later became a "lawyer's lawyer" when lawyers sought representation from me.  I now practice mostly in the area of business law and litigation, including creditor representation in bankruptcy proceedings.  I have extensive experience in pretrial and appellate litigation and, unlike many "litigators," also take cases to trial.   My former employers include Pacific Legal Foundation, Jones, Day, and National Economic Research Associates.. I typically provide representation on an hourly basis.  In appropriate cases I will provide representation for a fixed fee or on a contingency fee basis.  Payment plans are available.. No-charge consultations are limited in scope.  I will need basic contact information and need to know the nature of the caller's legal problem to determine whether this office can handle the matter or provide a referral.   I will also need to know the identities of adverse parties to determine whether the office has any conflicts of interest.  If there is a realistic possibility of providing representation, a futher consultation (telephonic, virtual, or in-person) may be arranged.   No-charge consultations are not a forum for obtaining or dispensing specific legal advice and are kept brief to prevent interference with other matters.  Formal consultations may be available at a reduced hourly rate or flat rate for persons who need legal advice but are not ready to retain an attorney or do not qualify for representation.  Potential clients should be prepared to provide copies of relevant documents and a chronology of events.  Copies of documents received are not returned unless special arrangements are made.

Meriam E. Hansen has practiced law for 18 years.  Her practice has focused virtually exclusively on employment law, civil and commercial litigation, and client counseling and training.  Meriam has spent her career representing clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.  She also provides pre-litigation advice and counseling to clients on a regular basis.. Meriam's philosophy includes the belief that preventing litigation is ideal; however, once litigation has begun, it is essential that clients have an attorney with the technical knowledge and expertise to resolve their case.  Clients need someone who knows the rules and how they work; they need someone who can listen to their concerns and professionally and aggressively advocate on their behalf.  Ultimately, clients need someone that can solve their problem effectively and efficiently.  Communicating with clients, putting their needs first, and keeping them informed of their options at every stage of representation is essential.  Lawyers are trustees of the justice system.  As leaders, Meriam believes they have an obligation to promote the highest ethical practices, civility and equal access to justice.. Meriam has worked for one of the largest law firms in California, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, as well as small boutique litigation firms.  She has represented large and small companies, and companies that are local and have a national presence.. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1996 (under her maiden name of Meriam Hamilton), Meriam is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern, Central, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Carmichael and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Carmichael and surrounding areas.