Michael Thomas McColloch

Michael Thomas McColloch

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 50 years

Business Lawyer at Encinitas, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Employment & Labor

230 Second St., Suite 202, Encinitas, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 45 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1980

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Moonlight Law

230 Second St., Suite 202, Encinitas, CA, 92024

Moonlight Law

10 Ninth St., Lynchburg, VA, 24504

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Michael Thomas McColloch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2014

Honesty, Integrity and Ethics

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...se I have engaged him in---don't how many people can say that. But it isn't Mike's skill and knowledge that most distinguishes him from other highly capable attorneys. That would be his honesty, integrity and ethics. I have found no attorney I have worked with that is his equal in these areas. Qualities that can sometimes be in scarce supply when navigating the world of retaining an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2014

Michael Thomas McColloch

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 McCollogh

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.... But that’s not why I use him. I go to Mike with my legal questions and problems because he’s ethical. Apparently, his principles and reputation are more important to him than maximizing his income. In a transaction or in devising a litigation strategy, there’s really no way for the layman to know beforehand if the job is being done right or not. It’s a question of trust. I use Mike because I trust him.

Posted by mark | May 9, 2014

Mike McColloch

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...nowledgeable, competent, and practical. Nothing but praise for him.

Posted by Jack | May 7, 2014

Testimonial for Attorney Mike McColloch

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...ng and professional attorney I have ever worked with. I couldn't recommend him any higher! Jack President & CEO Psychologically Speaking

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Michael Thomas McColloch's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Clinnin

Litigation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Milda Goeriz

Business lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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James Delphey

Litigation lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Mark Shipow

Litigation lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Craig Van Thiel

Contracts and agreements lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Fischer

Business lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Milda Goeriz

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Peter Mueller

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Craig Van Thiel

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Michael Fischer

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Moonlight Law

Associations

1985 - Present

Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cameron v. Interactive Telesis, Inc.

Judgment for plaintiff

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Education

2021

Sonoma State University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1975

Loyola Law School

law

1972

Loyola Marymount Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries, Practical Issues in the Alcohol Industry

Wine Labeling Laws

Publications

2014

San Diego County Vintners Assn. Wine Labeling Laws

Languages

English

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