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Michael Robert Fischer

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 35% Admiralty / Maritime
    15 years, 200 cases
  • 35% Education
    15 years, 300 cases
  • 30% Employment / Labor
    15 years, 250 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (45 minutes), Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • French

About Me

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My practice has three main components--education, admiraltyand employment. First,I represent educational institutions, often faith-based, in most all... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Michael Fischer”

Posted by: Robert & Launa, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Our experience with Michael Fischer was and still is very positive. He is very professional and articulate and guided us through a very difficult... more
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5 star rating

“Michael R. Fischer Review”

Posted by: a Employment client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: As a large, private educational institution, we rely heavily on Michael's expertise in a variety of legal matters. Michael addresses legal issues... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Donald Robert Davidson III

Michael Fischer is a dedicated attorney who works tirelessly for his clients to achieve a good result. He is knowledgeable in the area of law and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Davidson , Laguna Niguel (CA), About 2 years ago
Neil Bruce Klein

Michael represents private schools for all of their employment issues, as well as their corporate and contract matters. He is a fierce advocate for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Neil Klein , Irvine (CA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Michael Robert Fischer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1999 02/10/2012
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Professor at University of California, Irvine, Extension 2004–present
Partner at McKasson & Klein LLP 2004–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Southern California Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
California State University, Northridge Anthropology BA - Bachelor of Arts 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Commendation California State Senate 1996
Summa Cum Laude California State University, Northridge 1993
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association, International Law and Practice Section, Law of the Sea Committee 2010-present
Member American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 22 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Cyber-Bullying: Liability Exposure for Private Schools McKasson Klein Education Law Alert 2010
Cheerleading as a Sport? The Impact of the Biediger Decision on California Schools McKasson Klein Education Law Alert 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Strategies and Procedures for Removing International Litigation from U.S. Courts Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats 2011
Developments in Maritime Law Whittier Law School International and Comparative Law Colloquia 2010
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