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Michael John Harrington

Michael John Harrington

9.6

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 17

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

About Me

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An understanding lawyer with compassion. Listens to his clients concerns and develops a plan to best meet them. Early in my career I practiced criminal,... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“I recommend Michael John Harrington without hesitation”

Posted by: Kari, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Michael Harrington is a professional who is quite knowledgeable in his field of expertise. As a professional he takes the time to listen and... more
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5 star rating

“Conservatorship Assistance”

Posted by: Maria, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I was very impressed with Michael's response to my case as well his honesty and integrity.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

14 endorsements


Samuel Encarnacion

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Samuel Encarnacion , Lancaster (PA), 5 months ago
John Michael Phillips

I endorse Attorney Harrington. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Phillips , Jacksonville (FL), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

21 years since Michael John Harrington was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1992 12/20/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Guardianship Assitance Attorney at Public Service Law Corporation 2005–2007
Staff Attorney at Lake Tahoe Womens Shelter 1995–1995
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of La Verne College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
University of California - Santa Barbara Business-Economics B.A. 1981
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Lawyers Palm SpringsLife Magazine 2012
Certificate of Appreciation Riverside County Courts 2004
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Desert Bar Association
Natl Assoc Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers 2007–2008

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 17
Answers: 1,851 Legal Answers
65 Best Answers - chosen by asker
743 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
296 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 6 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
School Bus Safety ____vs __--(school distrcit, --bus co,) Desert Sun 1999

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
School Bus Safety ____vs __--(school distrcit, --bus co,) Radio Show Guest 1999