Michael Jeffrey Goldfaden

Michael Jeffrey Goldfaden

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 14 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

2404 Broadway, Third Floor, San Diego, CA

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 6 years

State: California

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2011

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Goldfaden Law

2404 Broadway, Third Floor, San Diego, CA, 92102-2097

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Michael Jeffrey Goldfaden's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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

Posted by Hayden | August 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

EXCEPTIONALLY PROFESSIONAL

This man is one of the hardest working and knowledgeable legal experts I have ever met. I cannot stress enough how far he will go to ensure you get the most for your case while keeping you informed at the same time. Our paths crossed professionally and I knew that keeping his card wouldn't hurt. I am... glad I did. As it turns out that decision paid me very, very well after my case. Take this advice -give him a call. You don't have anything to loose but your time wasted searching for the right counsel, when in fact it's right here. This is an exceptional firm. Anyone who cares about themselves and their case should look no further. Thanks again Michael for all the help!

Posted by Aaron | June 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Service

Michael is an exceptional attorney. This was my first time dealing with a lawyer, or the law for that matter, in any capacity and I could not have been more lucky. I was incredibly frightened and lost. From the first few minutes of my initial consult with him to the the finality of my legal issue, Mr.... Goldfaden was the consummate professional. He is calm, collected, reassuring, and very knowledgeable. But what impressed me the most was that not once throughout the entire year, over which my legal issue persisted, did he waver in his professionalism. He continued to make it a point to maintain contact with me. I never felt that my case was pushed to the back and forgotten, or lesser in importance. In each and every exchange it was obvious he knew my case inside and out, regardless of the time in between actions. He was always courteous, detailed, and direct to the point; though presented the information in ways I could easily understand. To say that he made this process easy and as stress free as possible would be a massive understatement. He went above and beyond in his duties and vastly exceeded my expectations. It was truly my honor to have him represent me and I would hire him again, or refer him to anyone, in an instant.

Posted by Scott | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Legal Service!

Michael is a great attorney. He was knowledgeable, professional, and exceeded all expectations. As a fellow attorney it can be difficult to find legal services up to my standard. Michael handled all areas of the issue with competence and grace. Highly recommend.

Posted by Jennifer | February 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael was a huge help to our family.

Michael is great at communication and simplifying a complex legal process to make you feel at ease during a stressful time. He was a huge help to our family. We highly recommend working with him.

Posted by Abby | February 25, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Outstanding legal services !

“Working with Michael Goldfaden was a complete breath of relief! Starting a business on my own has come with many learnings and obstacles. As my business develops and expands, new opportunities constantly present themselves to me which often requires attention to categories and/or details that are no...t my expertise or forte. Having Michael's attention to my work whether it be reviewing, revising and/or navigating me through what I would describe as treacherous territory has made the process so much more manageable for me to comprehend. I truly have felt so supported in the counsel he provided to me and am so glad I have a trusted resource to rely on for all my legal needs. Michael is professional, timely, organized, insanely smart and strives for success in every step that he takes. I would recommend working with Michael for your legal needs in a heartbeat. You can 100% trust he will handle with precision, savviness and care ! Thank you, Michael, for all that you do and continue to do for me and my business!

See All Client Reviews

Michael Jeffrey Goldfaden's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Michael
Andrew E. Hillier headshot
Andrew Hillier

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Michael on a number of cases. His dedication and intuition are assets on any legal matter."

William M. Lange headshot
William Lange

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a great guy, a hard worker, and he has exceptionally positive attitude."

Jason A. Linden headshot
Jason Linden

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an excellent lawyer. I know him to be professional and caring. I would trust him with my own case."

James Joseph headshot
James Joseph

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a consummate professional and a passionate advocate for clients. Most important, he has the necessary trial skills to push a case and ensure the best result for his clients. I would highly recommend him."

Brielle Caren Goldfaden headshot
Brielle Goldfaden

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Family member

"Michael has carried on his family tradition of representing injured people and their families and does so with great tenacity and passion. He is approachable and puts clients at ease immediately. Mike, keep up the great work."

Jordon Robert Harlan headshot
Jordon Harlan

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael has a keen understanding of personal injury cases. I highly recommend him for anyone searching for an attorney to assist in insurance or personal injury related cases."

View All Endorsements
William M. Lange headshot
William Lange

Estate planning lawyer

Andrew E. Hillier headshot
Andrew Hillier

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Litigation Performance Award, University of Miami (FL) - School of Law

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Goldfaden Law

2019 - Present

Adjunct Professor, University Of San Diego School Of Law

2017 - 2018

Contract Attorney, Harlan Law PC

2012 - 2017

Legal Liaison, Astra Zeneca

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Eichen Crutchlow & McElroy

Associations

2019 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2017 - Present

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Instructor

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2011 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Rear-end car collision

We were successful in recovering compensatory damages in an amount that covered my clients medical bills plus pain and suffering.

See More Legal Cases

Education

2011

Univ of Miami SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Miami(FL)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Trial Skills

Trial Skills

2017

University of San Diego School of Law - Trial Advocacy

The Art of Cross Examination

Publications

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution