Michelle Dawn Schill

Michelle Dawn Schill

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Car accident Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Brain Injury

501 W Broadway Ste 800, San Diego, CA

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 45%

Experienced in the following car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, hit and run, bicycle accidents.

45%
Personal Injury 30%

Skilled in handling dog bite, slip and fall, wrongful death, premise liability, product liability.

30%
Brain Injury 25%

Experienced in handling Traumatic Brain Injury cases as well as child brain injury and Mild TBI.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Martinez & Schill LLP

501 W Broadway Ste 800, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Michelle Dawn Schill's Reviews

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Posted by Gabrielle | April 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Amazing Lawyer!

Michelle made the awful process of my personal injury case bearable. She was referred to me by another attorney and from the moment I met with her I felt she understood what I was going through and was completely amazing throughout the 2 year process. Not only does she know the law, but she’s a bull...dog about getting down to the facts and putting the other side in their place when needed. Every interaction I had with Michelle during the process I would walk away feeling like the smartest person (in law) had my back and I could relax because I knew she had it handled no matter what they tried to send her way. She was extremely resourceful and overall just amazing to work with. This was my first lawsuit and hopefully my last, but I will honestly recommend Michelle to anyone who needs a lawyer.

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Michelle Dawn Schill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rickey Farrow

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Tower

Litigation lawyer | Feb 02

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."

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Yvette Kohan

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 17

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!"

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Douglas Borthwick

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Irons

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 05

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."

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Pat Crispi

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacqueline Pagano

Litigation lawyer | May 21

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."

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Marc Zimet

Litigation lawyer | May 20

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."

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Natalie Hernandez

Litigation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dustin Jones

Business lawyer | Mar 15

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."

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Kent Thaeler

Litigation lawyer | Feb 26

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."

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Matthew Printz

Construction and development lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alyssa Sarbacher

Litigation lawyer | Feb 25

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."

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Namvar Amir-Mokri

Litigation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Fanning

Litigation lawyer | Feb 25

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."

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Sasan Mirkarimi

Litigation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Martinez

Litigation lawyer | Jan 27

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."

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Gregory Lew

Construction and development lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Padilla

Litigation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is an excellent attorney and strong advocate for her clients."

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Gemma Reyes

Family lawyer

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Nicholas Kohan

Personal injury lawyer

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Serge Tomassian

Construction and development lawyer

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Pat Crispi

Unknown lawyer

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Maria Nunez

Litigation lawyer

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Arthur Petrie

Insurance lawyer

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Angela Chun

Personal injury lawyer

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Alexandra Irons

Personal injury lawyer

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Jacqueline Pagano

Litigation lawyer

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Natalie Hernandez

Litigation lawyer

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Alyssa Sarbacher

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Printz

Construction and development lawyer

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Namvar Amir-Mokri

Construction and development lawyer

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Dustin Jones

Litigation lawyer

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Kurt Campbell

Litigation lawyer

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David Norris

Construction and development lawyer

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Kent Thaeler

Litigation lawyer

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Jennifer Martinez

Litigation lawyer

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Gregory Lew

Construction and development lawyer

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Jeffrey Padilla

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Elite Lawyers Award, Elite Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal

2014

Top Attorney Construction Litigation, San Diego Daily Transcript

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top Young Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Martinez & Schill LLP

2010 - 2014

Associate, Skane Wilcox, LLP

2007 - 2010

Associate, Jampol Zimet Skane Wilcox

Associations

2014 - Present

Association of Business Trial Lawyers (San Diego chapter)

Member

2014 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

2009 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Past Chair (Student Liason)

2009 - 2014

San Diego Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Vandell v. Integrity Restoration (Second Chair)

Defense Verdict for Client

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Education

2008

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

San Diego State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

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Languages

English

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