$ 285-305 per hour
Michael Chester Knighten
About Michael
Biography
Michael’s legal practice focuses litigation and trial work related to business, real estate and construction disputes.
Michael is an active member of the legal community and member of the Warren Slaughter – Richard Roemer Inn of Court that serves to improve the skills, professionalism and ethics of the bench and bar.
Michael graduated from California State University at San Marcos in 2002 and Southwestern University School of Law in 2005. After law school he moved to the Coachella Valley to begin his legal career.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
21 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
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36923 Cook Street, Suite 101, Palm Desert, CA, 92211
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Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Turning a difficult situation into a positive outcome.
I was immediately made comfortable by my attorney Michael Knighten with Guralnick & Gilliland, LLP in Palm Desert CA. I was in an uncomfortable situation with my former employer of 35 years. Because of Michael Knighten's experience and ability to negotiate, a positive, timely, resolution was found co...
Posted by Patricia | April 15, 2013 | Landlord & Tenant
Michael Knighten is Execellet
I was very impressed at how quickly Mr. Knighten responded to my questions. He answered promptly via email which put me at ease with my case. I truly appreciated the fact that during the process of the eviction of my tenants, Mr. Knighten made me money. I am satisfied with his services and would h...
Michael Chester Knighten's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael professionally for nearly 10 years and have been impressed by the quality of his work. More than that, he is a zealous, well-respected advocate who always seems to find unique and creative solutions for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a knowledgeable, passionate attorney who understands the legal system remarkably well. He's the kind of attorney I would like to have on my side or advocating for me, but would hate to go up against in court."
Sean Swinford
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Bird Award "Thinking Outside the Box", Desert Bar Association
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Knighten & Parlow Professional Corporation
2012 - 2019
Attorney, Guralnick, Gilliland & Knighten
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Afsar Law Group, Apc
2006 - 2011
Attorney, Middlebrook, Kaiser, Hengesbach & Dawson
Associations
2008 - Present
Warren Slaughter-Richard Roemer American Inn of Court
2006 - Present
Desert Bar Association
State Bar of California
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Brown v Lewis
Dismissal by Brown at Trial
Patillo v Garcia
Judgment for Patillo
Shuey v Darling
Judgment for Client during Trial
Education
2005
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
California State University at San Marcos
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers