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. I am a proven trial lawyer, having represented hundreds of business and individual clients, either as plaintiffs or defendants, in civil cases in all state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. I am known as a smart, aggressive, fearless litigator, willing to take on tough “bet-the-company” cases. I will put my record of success up against anyone’s.
I also am an experienced business lawyer, providing transactional advice and representation to a variety of small and mid-sized companies and well-funded start ups with respect to such matters as entity formation and governance, commercial transactions and contracts, board and management disputes, licensing, and employment. I have particular expertise in hospitality law as the result of representing numerous restaurants, hotels, wineries and vineyards.
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Acquired: 1975
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Acquired: 1980
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230 Second St., Suite 202, Encinitas, CA, 92024
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Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2014
I have hired Mike for various litigation as well as transactional matters at various times over the past 15 years, and am working with him on two matters currently, one litigation and one transactional. Mike is very knowledgeable, hard working and effective. I have had a positive outcome from each ca...
Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2014
I worked with Michael a few years ago and was extremely impressed with how he handled my case. Michael strives to provide the highest level of work possible. Professional, personable and highly responsive.
Posted by rocky | May 26, 2014
Mike is a very competent professional lawyer, but that’s not why I use him. Mike is very respectful of his clients’ time and money, but that’s not why I use him. Mike doesn’t spend a lot of time circling the issue – he gets right to the meat of it and communicates with me in a way I can understand....
Posted by mark | May 9, 2014
Mike helped me on a very complicated real estate case dealing with an old guy who had been ripped off by his drug-dealing, pornography shooting son. Mike represented the old guy and went above and beyond the call of duty to see that the legal system did right by him. Mike is an excellent lawyer: k...
Posted by Jack | May 7, 2014
Attorney Mike McColloch is as good as it gets if you want an intelligent, creative and professional legal counsel. Actually, Mike was referred to me by an attorney who was on the other side of a case with him...that's how impressed he was with Mike. I found Mike to be the most confident, reassuri...
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mike on a number of business litigation matters over the years. Mike is an experienced litigator who represents his client's with highest competence and professionalism in advancing their legal interests in the courtroom or in transactional matters. I would recommend Mike to any business or individual in need of an qualified and dedicated legal advocate."
"Michael is an outstanding business law attorney with significant litigation experience and a proven track record of exceeding clients' expectations. His wealth of knowledge and his dedication to client care are truly impressive, and I recommend him without reservation."
"Mike is a terrific trial and litigation attorney. First-rate in all respects. I have had the opportunity to be opposing counsel to Mike and also counsel working together on the same side of a case. Mike is experienced, smart and always professional, effective and ethical. He is well-respected by the court, the arbitrator or the mediator before whom a case is pending. I recommend him enthusiastically and without reservation. A fine attorney and a very good guy to have on your side of the case."
"I have worked with Mike on many matters over the years. He is sharp, dedicated, and works hard to get the best results possible for his clients. I regularly refer matters to him for the San Diego area, without hesitation."
"Having shared office space with Mike I was able to see first hand the attention Mike provided to his clients. I have recommended clients to Mike knowing that they will be well cared for."
"I have known and worked with Mike for almost ten years and know him to be a competent attorney that is honest, aggressive and of high integrity."
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2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Lawyer in San Diego, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer, LexisNexis
2014
Top Attorney, AV Martindale
2014 - Present
Owner, Moonlight Law
1985 - Present
Association of Business Trial LawyersMember
Judgment for plaintiff
2021
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1975
law
1972
undergraduate
N/A
Wine Labeling Laws
2014
English