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Michael G. York, Associate Attorney
Business Litigation(65%); Real Estate Litigation; Business Law(20%); Real Estate; Bankruptcy(15%)
Phone:949-258-7987, 949-833-8483
Web:http://www.whglawfirm.com
Address: 1301 Dove Street, Suite 1050, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Law Firm:WHGC, PLC
Lawyer:Michael G. York
Phone:949-258-7987, 949-833-8483
Fax:949-833-2281
Lawyer Title:Associate
Practice Areas:Business Litigation(65%); Real Estate Litigation; Business Law(20%); Real Estate; Bankruptcy(15%)
Bio:Michael York is a seasoned litigator with 35 years of experience. He has extensive appellate experience and is in the final stage of becoming certified as an Appellate Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has handled over 50 appeals, including 3 appeals before the California Supreme Court, and has prepared over 100 briefs for the appellate courts. His appeals have covered such issues as punitive damages, priorities among claims and liens, the proper measure of damages, and attorney’s fees. His success rate in appeals is four times higher than the average. One of his greatest successes was winning an appeal worth $40 million dollars. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, business law and litigation, bankruptcy and all areas of real estate law. He has handled virtually every kind of issue that arises in these areas of law. His clients have included large corporations, small businesses, individual entrepreneurs and even other attorneys. He also has over 30 years' experience as a temporary judge (Judge Pro Tem) and 15 years' experience as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He has also served as an arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court Judicial Arbitration Program and has served as a lecturer for Continuing Education of the Bar.
Admitted:1979, California; 1980, U.S. District Court, Central and Sourthern Districts of California; 1985, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1986, U.S. Supreme Court; 1987, U.S. Tax Court
College:University of California, Los Angeles, B.S., 1976 Political Science
Law School:Loyola Marymount University, J.D., 1979
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Web:http://www.whglawfirm.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Michael G. York, graduated from University of California, Los Angeles, B.S., 1976 Political Science Loyola Marymount University, J.D., 1979, is now employed by WHGC, PLC at 1301 Dove Street, Suite 1050 Newport Beach, CA 92660.Michael G. York is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael G. York as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael G. York offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael G. York has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael G. York's office is located at Newport Beach, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Michael G. York has been admitted in 1979, California; 1980, U.S. District Court, Central and Sourthern Districts of California; 1985, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1986, U.S. Supreme Court; 1987, U.S. Tax Court. His or her practice areas include Business Litigation(65%); Real Estate Litigation; Business Law(20%); Real Estate; Bankruptcy(15%).

Michael G. York's college and law school education includes University of California, Los Angeles, B.S., 1976 Political Science, Loyola Marymount University, J.D., 1979. Other biographical background includes Michael York is a seasoned litigator with 35 years of experience. He has extensive appellate experience and is in the final stage of becoming certified as an Appellate Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has handled over 50 appeals, including 3 appeals before the California Supreme Court, and has prepared over 100 briefs for the appellate courts. His appeals have covered such issues as punitive damages, priorities among claims and liens, the proper measure of damages, and attorney’s fees. His success rate in appeals is four times higher than the average. One of his greatest successes was winning an appeal worth $40 million dollars. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, business law and litigation, bankruptcy and all areas of real estate law. He has handled virtually every kind of issue that arises in these areas of law. His clients have included large corporations, small businesses, individual entrepreneurs and even other attorneys. He also has over 30 years' experience as a temporary judge (Judge Pro Tem) and 15 years' experience as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He has also served as an arbitrator for the Orange County Superior Court Judicial Arbitration Program and has served as a lecturer for Continuing Education of the Bar.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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