$ 300-400 per hour
Michael Anthony Licari
About Michael
Biography
I'm a former United States Marine who cares deeply about my clients. I will meet your expectations - that is all that matters - well that, and getting the job done.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
80%
18 years | 500 cases
Business
20%
18 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Sprinkle Lloyd & Licari LLP
2801 B. St. Ste. 556, Suite 209, San Diego, CA, 92102
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Michael Anthony Licari's Reviews
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Posted by Shannon | July 10, 2015
Highly Recommend
Michael Licari is hardworking and very knowledgable. He took the time to really lay out all of my options and answer all of my questions. He called me back right away and responded quickly to all of my emails. If you're looking for someone you can trust and someone who can help you, look no furthe...
Posted by Shanais | January 29, 2014
Michael Licari review
Michael has went above and beyond what I anticipated in helping me set up my new corporation, drawing up documents with investors and providing sound advice. I would highly recommend Michael Licari.
Posted by David | January 2, 2013
He has your best interest in mind!
I contacted Michael requesting legal advice on a very aggressive deadline, and even though my case was not in the wheelhouse of the specialty, he quickly researched and provided effective legal advice prior to the required timeline. I found him to be knowledgeable and thorough with a high level of ...
Posted by Coleen | August 15, 2012
Went above and beyond!
He did a lot of research for me before I retained him. He was very nice and helpful and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Anthony | June 29, 2012
Fresh and willing
I`m not much into talking to lawyers,but Michael really made me feel like I had to leave a note.He`s very responsive,willing to help and really easy to talk to. Remember the last time you tried to approach a lawyer and the first thing coming back to you was "Are you gonna retain me ?"( otherwise, don...
Michael Anthony Licari's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Licari is a very good attorney who often obtains favorable results."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is a great attorney. He is always dedicated to reaching the best possible outcome for his clients."
"I have had the privilege of working for Mr. Licari over the past year and a half at D'Egidio Licari & Townsend, LLP and I can confidently say that Mr. Licari is one of the most skilled attorneys I've ever met. In addition to his broad understanding of many areas of the law, Mr. Licari is an excellent writer, speaker, strategist, and problem solver. Throughout my time with the firm, Mr. Licari has constantly exceeded client expectations and delivered excellent results. I feel fortunate to be an employee of Mr. Licari and to have the opportunity to learn from this great attorney and mentor."
"During the time that I have worked with Michael, I have witnessed first-hand Michael's impressive commitment to professional excellence. Aside from being an extremely knowledgeable and skilled attorney, Michael displays outstanding leadership capabilities and a genuine concern for the well-being of his clients. I have no doubt that he will continue to excel and set a positive example for his peers within the legal community. As such, I am happy to give Michael my highest endorsement."
"Mr. Licari is one of the most knowledgeable and aggressive civil litigators you will find in San Diego County."
"Mr. Licari is a respected and diligent litigator who has earned the trust and respect of his colleagues and clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Licari is a talented and driven attorney who will diligently work to obtain the best results for his clients."
"I highly endorse Attorney Licari and recommend him to anyone in need of extremely competent, knowledgeable and hard-working legal counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Licari is an excellent litigator in real estate and business matters. He's tough and caring -- just the type of lawyer you need and we need more of in the legal community. He's a hard worker too."
"I've known Michael for more than 5 years. He has a reputation for being a passionate advocate for his clients. I would recommend him to any friends of family members who need a good business attorney."
"Mike is a talented and knowledgeable trial attorney, and it is with no reservation that I give him my full endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr Licari for many years. In fact, I knew him before he even began practicing law. He is hard working, diligent and trustworthy. He has excellent moral character and is extremely knowledgeable in the filed of civil ligation. If I needed an attorney to represent me in a civil case, he would be near the top of my list of people to contact. He is caring, focused and dedicated to zealously representing his clients. For the above reasons listed, I would give him my highest recommendation."
"Mr. Licari embodies the character traits of not only an ethical attorney, but a successful one. Michael's attention to detail is excellent and his ability to communicate those details to his clients is the cornerstone of his well deserved reputation. I feel privileged to know Mr. Licari and endorse him openly."
"Michael is a well-respected, client-focused attorney. He works tirelessly to ensure that his clients' needs are met. From business law to estate planning, he works on each case as if he was the client. Michael strives for perfection in everything, and you can clearly see it as he does everything in his power to ensure the best outcome for his clients. I worked with Michael on a number of projects and enjoyed being able to work with someone who is so passionate and insightful. His strong work ethic and focus takes everything to a higher level."
"I've known Mike for some time. He is a passionate advocate for his clients. You can be certain that Mike will vehemently fight for you. Mike also has experience with understanding complex and difficult problems. He has a brilliant ability to boil issues down to their most basic elements and then make are convincing argument."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an extremely organized and tenacious litigator. He is both willing and able to go to the mat for all of his clients. I fully recommend his services."
"“Michael is very much an advocate of his clients. His dedication to assisting me with a number of out of state matters for the benefit of my clients was phenomenal. He is a proven commodity that gets the task accomplished and enjoyable to work with.â€"
"Mike is a person of integrity and persistence. We have worked on many cases together and he keeps the clients' interests first and foremost. I would recommend Mike's services to anyone in need of legal assistance."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Young Attorney of the Year, The Daily Transcript
2009
Honors - International Mock Trial, University of San Diego
2008
Editorial Board, Comment Editor, University of San Diego International Law Review
2008
Second Place - Defense Team, American Association for Justice
2008
Third Place - Labor and Employment Law, American Bar Association
2006
High Grade Award - Civil Procedure, Witken
2006
High Grade Award - Property, Witken
2006
High Grade Award - Legal Writing, Witken
2006
High Grade Award - Torts, Witken
2002
Navy and Marine Corps Achievment Medal, Department of the Navy
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, D'Egidio Licari & Townsend, LLP
2010 - 2013
Vice President, One Coast Realty
2007 - 2007
Summer Associate, Fennemore Craig
2007 - 2009
Research Attorney, University of San Diego Environmental Clinic
2006 - 2006
Judicial Clerk, Santa Clara County Superior Court
1998 - 2002
Marine, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2014 - Present
Harcourts - One CoastBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Tracy Lane Foundation - 501(c)(3)Advisory Board
2012 - Present
San Diego Food and Beverage AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Veterans of Foreign WarsMember
2010 - Present
Military Pro Bono ProjectAttorney Member
2009 - Present
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2012 - 2014
San Diego Downtown PartnershipMember
2011 - 2012
Pacific Beach Town CounsilBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Mavrix Equity v. Sabin
Settlement in favor of my client, the defendant in the amount of $100,000.00
Monreal v. Cacho
Settlement for my client for $55,000.00
Doe v. ******
$35,000
Stroud v. Law
Judgment for Stroud in the amount of $12,499.00
Education
2009
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
California State University, Fresno
MS - Master of Science
2004
California State University, Fresno
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Military Mondays
Donald Sterling/Redskins Name Change
2014
Cal Vet Home Buyers Program
Veterans Affairs Scandals
2013
MCLE
Wine Law
2013
AM 760 - Mike Slater Show
Mayor Bob Filner and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
2012
San Diego Food and Beverage Association
Commericial Lease Negotiations
2009
Phi Gama Delta Pig Dinner
Careers After College
Publications
2012
American Voodoo
American Voodoo Employee Handbook
2009
San Diego International Law Journal
The Torture Myth
2008
San Diego International Law Journal
Editorial Board, Comment Editor:
Languages
English
Activity
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Can a lawyer legally start working for a client without having a signed fee-agreement in place ? What is the risk on both ends?
29 Jun 2012
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Workers Comp- After QME Eval? What is next? What would delay settlement? What if I dont agree with Rating?
12 Jun 2012
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Can the threat of a lawsuit be considered witness intimidation or witness tampering?
06 Apr 2012