Martinez & Schill LLP
Michelle Schill has been named by The Daily Transcript a Top Attorney in San Diego County for 2014. Michelle has earned an AV Peer Review Rating in the categories of Personal Injury, Litigation and Construction Law. Additionally, in 2015 Super Lawyers designated Michelle a Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Michelle's experience is focused in the following areas: Personal injury including car accident, construction accident, wrongful death, slip and fall and serious injuries. Michelle finds it rewarding to give a voice to those who have been injured and to vindicate their rights.
She also practices in the following areas: litigation, construction defect, business formation, professional liability, and administrative law - bar and restaurant licensing.
Michelle earned her B.A. in Political Science and minor in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, from San Diego State University in 2004. She graduated from California Western School of Law in 2008. During law school, Michelle was honored on the Dean’s List and received Academic Achievement Awards in both Employment Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Michelle spends her free time with her family and travelling.
Practice areas
Experienced in the following car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, hit and run, bicycle accidents.
Skilled in handling dog bite, slip and fall, wrongful death, premise liability, product liability.
Experienced in handling Traumatic Brain Injury cases as well as child brain injury and Mild TBI.
Languages spoken
English
Martinez & Schill LLP
501 W Broadway Ste 800
San Diego, CA, 92101
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2008 | 10/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Elite Lawyers Award | Elite Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Best of the Bar | San Diego Business Journal | 2015 |
Top Attorney Construction Litigation | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2014 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Top Young Attorneys | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2011 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Martinez & Schill LLP | 2014 - Present |
Associate | Skane Wilcox, LLP | 2010 - 2014 |
Associate | Jampol Zimet Skane Wilcox | 2007 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Association of Business Trial Lawyers (San Diego chapter) | Member | 2014 - Present |
Consumer Attorneys of San Diego | Member | 2014 - Present |
San Diego County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Lawyers Club of San Diego | Past Chair (Student Liason) | 2007 - Present |
San Diego Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
San Diego State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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x | x | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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Vandell v. Integrity Restoration (Second Chair) | Defense Verdict for Client |
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Rickey Farrow, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
John Tower, Litigation Attorney on Feb 2, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Michelle was opposing counsel on a case. I was impressed with the way she effectively advocated for her client while demonstrating the utmost in professionalism.
Yvette Kohan, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Schill and I worked together on a litigation matter a few years ago. She was always thinking "outside the box" as to how to better obtain results favorable to her client. Even then, she was professional and impressive. You would be in good hands with her!
Douglas Borthwick, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Irons, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 5, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Schill was a diligent advocate for her client. She was straightforward, trustworthy, and responsive througout the case in which we were opposing counsel. It was a pleasure working with her.
Pat Crispi, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jacqueline Pagano, Litigation Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Michelle was opposing counsel on a litigation matter. Michelle was an aggressive advocate of her client and exhibited a detailed knowledge of all aspects of the case. Thanks in part to Michelle's tough but fair approach, we were able to reach a reasonable resolution of the matter.
Marc Zimet, Litigation Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Michelle was influential in growing our firm by consistently delivering outstanding results and recognizing each client's interests. Her attention to detail is excellent and her creativity in figuring out how to best resolve matters is refreshing. For your legal needs, the firm of Martinez & Schill is an exceptional choice.
Natalie Hernandez, Litigation Attorney on Mar 18, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Dustin Jones, Business Attorney on Mar 15, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Michelle became involved in a matter I had been working on for months. She proved herself a quick study immediately. She is an aggressive attorney who knows how to deliver value to her clients.
Kent Thaeler, Litigation Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I was fortunate to have worked with Ms. Schill for seven years during which time she exhibited a high degree of knowledge and professionalism in handling a variety of litigation matters, including personal injury, construction defect and professional liability cases.
Matthew Printz, Construction and development Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Alyssa Sarbacher, Litigation Attorney on Feb 25, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is very talented and a great mentor. She excels in all facets of the legal profession. I have no reservations recommending her to represent a client in civil litigation matters.
Namvar Amir-Mokri, Litigation Attorney on Feb 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Charles Fanning, Litigation Attorney on Feb 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Schill is a fierce advocate for her clients. She gives each client the attention and focus needed to resolve their cases efficiently and to her client's satisfaction. I would recommend Ms. Schill to anyone in need of personal injury representation.
Sasan Mirkarimi, Litigation Attorney on Jan 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Martinez, Litigation Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Michelle is an excellent attorney and I would recommend her to anyone who needs representation in a civil litigation matter.
Gregory Lew, Construction and development Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Padilla, Litigation Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michelle is an excellent attorney and strong advocate for her clients.