
May Lynn Harris, Business Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Contracts, and Estate Planning
Managing PartneratFor Purpose Law Group
San Diego, CA
Practicing business in San Diego since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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May Lynn Harris is a managing partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Estate Planning. May has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at For Purpose Law Group.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 26 years
- Known for
- Business · Contracts · Estate Planning
- Handles Business, Contracts, and Estate Planning matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About May Lynn Harris: May Lynn Harris is a managing partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Estate Planning. May has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at For Purpose Law Group.
Areas of practice
Legal matters May takes on
May concentrates on business, contracts, estate planning, ip, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case May handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Contracts
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Estate Planning
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IP
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M&A
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Tax
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Trusts
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Business cases in San Diego, California
May takes business matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before May agrees to represent you.
Contracts cases in San Diego, California
May takes contracts matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before May agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in San Diego, California
May takes estate planning matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before May agrees to represent you.
IP cases in San Diego, California
May takes ip matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before May agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in San Diego, California
May takes m&a matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before May agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet May Lynn Harris — business lawyer in San Diego
May Lynn Harris is a managing partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Contracts, and Estate Planning. May has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at For Purpose Law Group.
Ms. May Lynn Harris is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation, corporate and 5 other areas of law. May received a M.A. degree from University of San Diego in 2010, and has been licensed for 26 years. May practices at For Purpose Law Group in San Diego, CA.
How May handles business matters
Ms. May Lynn Harris is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation, corporate and 5 other areas of law. May received a M.A. degree from University of San Diego in 2010, and has been licensed for 26 years. May practices at For Purpose Law Group in San Diego, CA.
Who May represents
May reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, contracts, and estate planning matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of San Diego School of Law
J.D. · 2000
University of San Diego
M.A. · 2010
Jurisdictions
May's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2016 · ACTIVE
California
2000 · ACTIVE
May studied at J.D. in University of San Diego School of Law and M.A. in University of San Diego.
Law school and academic background
May completed J.D. in University of San Diego School of Law and M.A. in University of San Diego. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice May runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
May Lynn Harris's office in San Diego
May's primary office is at 408 Nutmeg Street, San Diego, CA, 92103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire May Lynn Harris — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with May usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
May charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain May's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; May will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for May
May discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. May confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
May's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about May Lynn Harris
How much does it cost to hire May for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. May walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does May offer a free consultation?
May charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain May's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check May's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. May gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can May take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
May is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — May will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with May?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. May will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is May accepting new business clients right now?
May's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
May handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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