Mike is a highly accomplished attorney with a diverse background and over 40 years of trial experience. He handles a wide spectrum of cases, ranging from professional malpractice defense to plaintiff’s personal injury matters. He has taken over 40 cases to trial during the course of his legal career.

Mike’s extensive trial experience has gained him recognition and membership with the American Board of Trial Advocates and the California Medical-Legal Committee. In addition, he has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Defense Counsel for Northern California on two separate occasions. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2006, an honor given to only the top 5% of attorneys in Northern California.

Originally from Oregon, Mike graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Pacific in Stockton and earned his law degree from McGeorge School of Law. He is board-certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. He has lived and practiced law in Stockton for over 40 years.

Academic Credentials

• University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1975
• University of the Pacific, B.A., magna cum laude, 1972

Professional Affiliations

• American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, Board-Certified
• Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada
  (Board of Directors, 1995-1997 and 2005-2009)
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• California Medical-Legal Committee
• Northern California Super Lawyer
  (2006-present)
• A.V. Rating by Martindale Hubbell

Bar Associations

• State Bar of California
• San Joaquin County Bar Association