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Michael Burgis, Esq., is a knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive trial attorney who focuses on obtaining maximum Recovery for the Injured. Mr. Burgis’s current focus is Workers’ Compensation and Employment matters, but his practice also includes handling Personal Injury cases.
A California native, Mr. Burgis earned his B.S. degree in Economics with a minor in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in 2003. In 2008, Mr. Burgis earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School and was admitted to the California Bar.
Mr. Burgis began his career working with Glauber Berenson, a well-known and respected Worker’s Compensation law firm. During his over five-year tenure at Glauber Berenson, Mr. Burgis quickly proved to be a Top Trial Attorney, setting both trial and settlement records. As the result of achieving phenomenal results for his clients, Mr. Burgis was named a Top Attorney in 2010 by Pasadena Magazine and continues to be recognized on Rising Stars (2014 to present).
Mr. Burgis has obtained multiple seven-figure and 100% disability awards for his clients. Mr. Burgis has successfully argued hundreds of cases before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Mr. Burgis also had the rare and distinct honor of successfully arguing in front of the California Court of Appeals on a 100% permanent disability claim.
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Although Mr. Burgis was offered partnership opportunities, he was determined to pursue his own practice where he could utilize his unique and effective approach to litigation. With his extensive knowledge of the law, coupled with innovative strategies, Mr. Burgis is dedicated to improving the lives of injured and their families.
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5900 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 215, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91411-2511
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Posted by Bruce T | June 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Can not find enough words to express the excellent level of help and top experienced extended to my case. Great communication and helpful reminders of every appointment and amazing friendly staff. Highly recommended and i really appreciate their hard work and help.
Posted by Kate | December 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Michael Burgis and Jenny Valencia are rockstars. As a team, they handled my complex Worker's Compensation case with compassion, hard work, attention to detail, responsiveness and an effectiveness that went beyond the norm. They were up against one of the toughest WC insurance firms in my case, and ye...
Posted by Kathy | January 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If I could give them 20 stars I would. I had a Worker's Comp case lasting over 5 years and once I hired them, it was finally settled in just a few months. They were extremely responsive, very professional, understanding and absolutely went over and beyond in every way. Especially to the continuous pr...
Posted by Robert T. | October 17, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Michael has shown exceptional litigation skills and has proven to have a high-level understanding of law in complex workers' compensation cases. I first came across his firm through some videos he posted and was impressed by his office staff and his paralegal's understanding of the law as well. Mike'...
Posted by Gloria Zepeda | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Michael Burgis and his team are a class act. You truly won't find a more kind, knowledgeable, professional, honest person (let alone a lawyer) anywhere. I had him help me with my workers' comp case and am a happy client. Michael and his staff made themselves available to answer all my questions, re...
Personal injury lawyer
2019
Lead Counsel Attorney, Lead Counsel
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Certified Specialist, State Bar of California
2019
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Lead Counsel Attorney, Lead Counsel
2018
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Up and coming 100, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2014
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2012
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2011
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2010
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2019 - Present
Los Angeles Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
Awarded $2,654,151
Awarded $2,500,000
Awarded $1,500,000
Awarded 1,900,000
2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
2003
Bachelor's degree
2024
2023
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