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Michael G. Wales
also known as The Child Injury Attorney
About Michael
Biography
I am a former judge and experienced litigator located in San Diego, California. I am committed to providing you the professional representation, communication and legal assistance you deserve. Please give me a call to see if I can help you.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Personal Injury
100%
33 years | 65 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 8 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 34 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Counterpoint Legal
600 B Street, Suite 1550, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Michael G. Wales's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend!
I hired Michael to handle contract negotiations, update trust/living will documents and more for me. He is thorough, knowledgeable, timely, honest, trustworthy and a straight-shooter. I have recommended him to family and friends. You will not find a better attorney!
Posted by Keith | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Member, Das Boat, LLC
MICHAEL WALES did an amazing job helping us to establish a new LLC for our boat purchase in Florida. He also helped us to navigate the process of moving the boat from Florida to California which entails many steps beyond just hiring a shipping company. There’s Florida paperwork to file to defer sales...
Posted by Darlene | March 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Estate Planning
Mike was great! He did our documents for estate planning. Very knowledgeable, professional and advised us to do what was best suited for our situation. He took whatever time needed to explain and review all aspects of the process and documents he would provide in the full package. I would ab...
Posted by Bill | March 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Purchase of a sinlge asset LLC
I used Michael Whales, The Whales Law Firm, when I purchased a single asset LLC and he was very professional. He was prompt when returning my calles and emails and went above and beyond my expectations. He is very detail oriented and his fee was extremely competitive. I will be using him in the futur...
Posted by Julie | September 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Managing Member
Mr. Wales have been my attorney for years. The best attorney I work with. He is knowledgeable on the cases he represents. Always there for his clients. Pleasant to work with. I recommended to all my friends and anyone that need consultations or an attorney to represent them.
Michael G. Wales's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Wales was professional and courteous. His correspondence communicated a legitimate interest in his clients and in settling the matter efficiently. I would be happy to work with him in the future."
Teresa Wales
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2015
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Owner, The Wales Law Firm, P.C.
2014 - 2020
Partner, Carpenter Hazlewood Delgado & Bolen, LLP
2011 - 2014
Partner, Resnick & Louis, P.C.
2009 - 2011
Judge, Tempe City Court
2008 - 2009
Judge, State Of Arizona
2006 - 2008
Judge, City Of Scottsdale
2004 - 2008
Owner, The Wales Law Firm
2001 - 2004
Managing Partner, Burdman & Benson/Burdman Law Group
1995 - 2001
Owner, The Wales Law Firm
1993 - 1995
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Anaheim City Attorney's Office
1992 - 1993
Prosecuting Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
1981 - 1987
Police Officer, Houston Police Department
Associations
2021 - Present
San Diego Sail & Power Association, Inc.Board Member and Law Officer
2020 - Present
California Yacht Brokers Association, Inc.Member & Sponsor
2020 - Present
Coronado Cays Yacht ClubMember & Legal Counsel
2000 - Present
Association for Conflict ResolutionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sandhu adv. Sawhney
Settled
DSH Marine adv. M/V Sole E Mar
Settled
Education
2004
University of Phoenix
40-Hour Mediation Training Certificate
1991
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2022
United Institute for CLE
Handling Liens in PI Cases- CLE Attended
2022
State Bar of California, Appellate Courts Committe
Difficult Personalities Confronted by Lawyers - CLE Attended
2022
State Bar of Arizona
Real Estate Lien Law- CLE Attended
2021
Marine Recreation Association Annual Conference
Website Accessibility Cases & California's Unruh Act
Publications
2021
California Yacht Brokers Ass'n Newsletter
Website Accessibility Cases & California's Unruh Act
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was hit by a postal truck and injured my spine and but my tongue in half and had to get stitches shouldn't I be compensated?
15 Jun 2023
Q&A
What can i do if i fell and injured myself due to a open sewer hole with no signs around or warning that it is open ?
26 May 2023
Q&A
What can I do if I want to pursue the insurance of a business of a luxury mechanic shop for hitting my sedan.I'm not at fault.
23 May 2023