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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 33 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
Avvo Review Score
9 Client Reviews
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