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Following many years engaged in a successful, general civil litigation practice including business disputes of all types, is now engaged in a well established, unique, high quality practice involving representation of franchisors, franchisees, manufacturers and distributors for the past 22 years in California federal and state courts, and before arbitration providers such as the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) and the Franchise Arbitration and Mediation Services (FAM). Franchisors and manufacturers represented are located throughout the United States, while most most franchisees and distributors are from California.
Over 400 litigation, arbitration and mediation matters involving franchisor/franchisee multi-unit and individual disputes of all types, government compliance proceedings, third-party claims, broker/agency claims, insurance claims and supplier claims. Ongoing assistance to clients concerning a variety of transactional issues such as franchise registration, disclosure compliance, asset and stock purchases, releases, negotiated modifications, termination/renewals and many other matters which arise in typical franchise and distribution relationships.
Approved by the American Arbitration Association on its Commercial Panel as an arbitrator. In addition, experience both testifying and acting as a consultant for litigators concerning franchise and distribution matters.
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1987
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State: New Mexico
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
4142 Adams Ave., Suite 103, San Diego, CA, 92116
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Posted by Patrick | June 01, 2012 | Franchising
Indispensible!
Our relationship with Michael is one where he is our go-to counsel for all franchise, litigation and business transaction needs. Over the past 16 years, he has diligently and effectively represented the Company on a multitude of matters that not only protected our interests to the fullest, but enhan...
Posted by Andy | May 31, 2012 | Franchising
Peace of Mind
Mike has been our franchise attorney for the past 9 years. I am very impressed with his high level of competence and skill that he brings to bear on the issues our franchise companies handle. He has a remarkable understanding of the intricacies of franchise law and is persistent in pursuing positive ...
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2015
Top Lawyers in California, The Legal Network
2015
Top Lawyers, Franchise Litigation, San Diego Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Franchise Litigation, San Diego Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers, Franchise Litigation, San Diego Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Southern California Top Rated Lawyer, American Lawyer Media
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Certified Specialist - Franchise and Distribution Law, State Bar of California
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Pe-eminent Client Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Certified Specialist - Franchise and Distribution Law, State Bar of California
2005 - Present
Principal, The Millerick Law Firm
1997 - 2004
Partner, Massie, Berman and Millerick
1987 - 1997
Partner, Hillyer & Irwin, Apc
1983 - 1986
Associate, Hinkle Law Firm, LLC
2015 - Present
Worldwide Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, 2015Member
2015 - Present
California State BarFranchise and Distribution Law Advisory Commission
2012 - Present
American Arbitration AssociationCommercial Panel Arbitrator
2012 - Present
American Association of Franchisees & DealersSupporting Member- Franchisee LegaLine
2009 - Present
State Bar of California, Business Law SectionCertified Specialist, Franchise and Distribution Law
1987 - Present
State Bar of California
1987 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association
1983 - Present
American Bar Association, Business Law Section
2007 - 2009
State Bar of CaliforniaFranchise Law Commitee
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BS - Bachelor of Science
English