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Santa Cruz Family Law Attorney, California Bankruptcy Lawyer
(831) 427-3515

Are you looking for a better legal experience? Do you want to work with a competent lawyer who has a background in counseling? Have you been seeking an attorney who knows that legal solutions exist outside the courtroom? If you are, you should contact attorney Michael Cougar.

General Practice Lawyer
Family Law and Bankruptcy Attorney
Santa Cruz, California

At the Law Offices of Michael Cougar, you will find a warm environment in which you can feel comfortable discussing your legal matters. I will work with you to discuss various legal options available to you. Perhaps you will end up deciding to litigate your matter, but I want to make sure that there are no other options which would better serve your overall needs.

As a general practice lawyer, I can handle a wide variety of legal matters. However, I practice primarily in the following areas:

Family Law
Bankruptcy
General Civil Litigation
Real Estate, and
Traffic Offenses

In my practice, I seek to represent you as an individual. I realize that sometimes litigation will not be the best option for you, and I am happy to facilitate alternative means of resolution. When you walk into other law firms, all they see is a case. I see a person who has a legal problem and needs to find the best way to resolve the issue or achieve a particular goal. If you are interested in a more holistic approach to managing legal problems, contact me today.

Phone: (831) 427-3515
Fax: (831) 427-3544

The Law Offices of Michael Cougar are conveniently located in Santa Cruz, California to serve clients throughout the Central Coast, including Watsonville, Aptos, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Soquel and Felton. As a general practice law firm, I represent clients throughout San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Monterey counties. For a better legal experience, contact me today .

Firm Overview

A holistic approach to the practice of the law means that I look to serve your best interests. When you come into my office we will discuss the nature of your legal matter, but we will also try to determine whether an aggressive litigious stance or an alternative approach will be the most effective for you.

Often clients feel that lawyers are willing to sacrifice their clients’ best interests in order to obtain the quickest resolution of a case. As a result of this hasty legal approach, clients often face recurring legal problems and increased expenses. When we work to find the best solution for you, I take a long term approach to ensure that the outcome is beneficial and lasting.

Working with the Law Offices of Michael Cougar will not only provide you with more options, but you will also be working with an capable and talented attorney. I have been practicing law for over 20 years. My background includes work as a criminal defense lawyer, a family law attorney, and extensive experience in bankruptcy, litigation, and real estate transactions.

A Licensed Attorney with a Masters Degree in Counseling
A Law Firm Designed to Provide you with the Best Legal
Service Available

In addition to my legal experience, I have a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and am currently working on my Ph.D. This education complements my legal practice and enables me to play a role as both a legal advocate and counselor for my clients. In family law and other contested matters, my counseling experience is often as beneficial to my clients as my legal background. You should not have to sacrifice positive legal solutions because your lawyer is not familiar with viable alternatives. Contact a lawyer who can provide you with well-rounded and capable representation. Call me today.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

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