Michael C McKay

Michael C McKay

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 21 years

Litigation Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Family, Class Action, Business

7702 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ

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Biography

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 21 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McKay Law LLC

7702 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258

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Michael C McKay's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Samuel | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney and Honest

After I consulted with Mike I knew I had found a good attorney AND a good person to help represent me. He is very personable and knows people just as much as he knows the law. I felt that his advice was always on point, that he cared about representing my personal values as much as he cared about t...he legal issues at hand. I had absolute confidence in Mike and I don't easily give that in professional settings. Mike is informative, patient, thorough, gets things done on time, gets answers, makes himself available, answers questions - and does all that while acting as a friend would and not just as a counselor. You owe yourself at least a consult with Mike!

Posted by Adam | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

This is the only review for a lawyer you absolutely must read.

If you're on this site, you looking to solve a legal problem... and you're looking for a lawyer you can trust. Our company hired Michael McKay about three years ago when a Taiwanese company brought a frivolous action against usy in Federal Court as part of their plan to steal our intellectual pro...perty, and at the same time put us out of business. Before we found Mike, we heard from other attorneys that we had a case, but that they would not take us on as we were too small and didn't have enough funds. Mike had a very different approach. He studied our case, and told us that we had done nothing to warrant a suit against us. We were floored... we found a lawyer who actually cares about his clients. Mike defended us diligently. We waited the right amount of time, and filed countersuits against the Taiwanese company. He recommended a settlement during arbitration, but the Taiwanese company refused to consider this. We filed a whistleblower case with the DOJ and Homeland Security. Mike hired an expert witness, who was able to take a very complex case and have the Federal Judge understand the damages caused by these claims. His representation enabled us to show evidence of over $10,000,000 in damages. Yes... $10 million. The Federal Judge was allowing the Taiwanese company to go into court with a potential claim for $18,500 in damages against our company. Eventually, our opponents filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy to avoid a jury trial, which they would clearly have lost. Mike didn't stop there... as he went into bankruptcy court to continue to represent us and the losses caused by their actions. His actions have allowed us to continue the case, which we will eventually win. We have come to know Mike as a man of utmost integrity, with the attitude of a mixed-martial-arts fighter... he never quits. We are still in business today, a claim I did not think we were going to be able to make. If you are looking for a world-class lawyer (seriously... look at his cases) and you want someone who knows the law and works tirelessly to represent his clients, stop looking right now. You've already found your man. Adam.

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Michael C McKay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jake Curtis

Litigation lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is one of those rare lawyers who is not only smart and hardworking, but truly cares about the best interests of his clients. I've co-counseled with Mike on several complex commercial and class action matters over the years. Mike works hard to resolve matters in the most efficient way possible, but can also fight the good fight if that is what is required. He is great to work with and always earns the trust and respect of his clients and the other lawyers on the case. Mike is an excellent choice for whatever your legal needs."

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Joshua Rubin

Class action lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael served as our local counsel on a number of complex securities class actions, including a complex derivative litigation involving a multi-billion dollar company. Through his superb command of the law, the AZ legal community, and negotiating skills, Michael assisted in securing a fabulous result for the company in question, and its shareholders. I highly recommend Mike to anyone needing a superb litigator with deep connections and knowledge of the AZ legal community."

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Gerald Hannel

Litigation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Michael McKay. He is a very shrewd civil litigator and brings strong legal skills and common sense to any issue. I'd certainly go to Michael were I faced with any civil litigation matter of significance."

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TJ Ryan

Litigation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Michael McKay. Mike and I worked together at Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint, P.C. Mike exhibited an unparalleled work ethic, a sharp wit, and a measured tenacity which benefited his clients greatly. Mike is respected and enjoyed in the community, and ensures his clients are well represented."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, McKay Law, LLC

2010 - 2018

Partner, Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky Wotkyns

2008 - 2009

Associate, Holm Wright Hyde & Hays

2004 - 2008

Associate, Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint, PC

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, United States Department Of Justice Civil Division NDNY

2002 - 2003

Law Clerk, Utah First District Court

Associations

2012 - Present

Scottsdale Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2004 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Daugherty v. University of Chicago

$6.5 million settlement for my clients

Leary v. McGowen Enterprises Inc.

$10 million settlement for my clients

Minzer v. Davis, et al

$500,000 settlement for clients

Louisiana Firefighters Retirement System v. Northern Trust

$4.25 million settlement for my clients

Manthangodu v. Davis, et al

$11 million settlement for my clients

Dennard v. Aegon

$9 million settlement for my clients

Tadepalli v. Uber

$1.8 million settlement for my clients

Mitchells v. Prestige Financial Services

Settlement valued at approximately $18 million

Negrete v. Allianz

$250 million settlement for clients

Bilewicz v. Fidelity Investments

$9 million settlement for my clients

Theriot v. Celtic Insurance

$1 million settlement for my clients

Singleton v. Adick

$600,000 trial verdict and judgment in favor of my clients

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Education

N/A

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Utah State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

California Consumer Class Actions

AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion: Assessing the Impact on Class Action Litigation

Languages

Portuguese

Spanish

English

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