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Michael Robert Kirschbaum

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  • Irvine, CA
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About Michael

After fighting for employees' rights for nearly 40 years, I have made the decision to move on to the next chapter of my life and have retired from the practice of law. It has been an honor and a pleasure to be able to help those clients who came to me seeking justice and I will miss my clients and colleagues with whom I worked all these past years. I will even miss most of my opponents who forced me to rise to the level of skill needed to match wits with them. It is now time for the next generation of employment lawyers to fight the good fight. I remain available to provide words of advice based on the experiences I have had, should any of my colleagures wish to contact me at my phone number which is 714-501-8890. I will always believe in the power of the hardworking men and women who deserve to be treated with equality and respect.

Practice areas

  1. Employment and labor: 50%

    I primarily represented employees in labor disputes with their employers. I also educated lawyers, employers and professional groups at seminars and through writings on employment law subjects. I am AV rated by Martindale and Hubbell.

    44 years

  2. Wrongful termination: 25%

    44 years

  3. Discrimination: 15%

    44 years

  4. Sexual harassment: 10%

    44 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

The Law Office of Michael R. Kirschbaum

No office - not taking clients
No office - not taking clients, CA, 92614

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAInactive197802/07/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers5172
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Once again selected by Super Lawyers for employment litigation.Super Lawyers2016
    Selected as Super Lawyer for Plaintiffs in Emloyment LitigationSuperLawyers2015
    Named as a Top Attorney in employment and labor law for 2015Coast Magazine2015
    Selected as Super Lawyer in Employment Litigation.SuperLawyers2014
    Named as one of Orange County's top employment lawyersOC Metro Magazine2014
    Named one of OC's top employment lawyers.Orange County Metro Magazine2013
    Named as one of Orange County's top employment lawyers.Orange County Metro Magazine2012
    Rated as "AV Preeminent" by peers from 1990 to present.Martindale-Hubbell1990
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Sole PractitionerLaw Office of Michael R. Kirschbaum1979 - Present
    Legal DirectorWomen's Law Center of Southern California1978 - 1979
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Western State UnivJuris Doctorate1976
    Long Island UnivBachelors1972
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Life Cycle of An Employment CaseResolving the Employment Case at Mediation2011
    California Employment Lawyers Association monthly meetingWinning Administrative Hearings2010
    Labor/Employment Law SectionCase law update2009
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    JH vs. Reneging Mortgage CompanyCase settled in six figures before arbitration.
    Orozco v. StaffChex Management Group, Inc. et al.Judgment for Plaintiff in the amount of $42,998, $18,607, of which is for unpaid vacation pay, $16,153, for waiting-time penalties, and the remainder for attorney's fees, court costs and interest.
    Rivera v Orange County Sanitation DistrictEmployee was ordered reinstated.
    Jane Doe vs. Worldwide CorporationSignificant 6 figure confidential settlement brokered by mediator, Michelle Reinglass.
    Judy Roe vs. Orange County MunicipalityCase settled pre-trial.
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    Reviews

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    Experience and patience is a winning combination!

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    Michael Robert Kirschbaum's response: Thank you for your comments Joseph. It was a long, tough ride but perseverance has its virtues and rewards. I appreciate your hanging in there.

    Highly Skilled Attorney!

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    Michael Robert Kirschbaum's response: Thank you Dustin. It was my pleasure to have been able to help you.

    Great Lawyer

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    Good Advice

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    Excellent Negotiating Attorney

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    Best of the BEST!

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    Top-Notch Employment Lawyer

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    Very knowledgeable

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    Michael is Awesome! Strongly Recommended!! The best I found after interviewing 9 attorneys!!!!

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    I would highly recommend Michael Kirschbaum to family and friends.

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    Attorney endorsements

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    Lawyer Robert C. Robinson

    Robert Robinson, Discrimination Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
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    An experienced, knowledgeable, practical, and caring employee advocate.

    Lawyer David Evan Keystone

    David Keystone, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Robert C. Robinson

    Robert Robinson, Discrimination Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
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    An experienced, knowledgeable, practical, and caring employee advocate.

    Lawyer David Evan Keystone

    David Keystone, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Aryeh Leichter

    Aryeh Leichter, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Michael Zoldan

    Michael Zoldan, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Douglas Adam Milch

    Douglas Milch, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer. Micheal's participation in avvo demonstrates the depth of skill and knowledge he has in the employment and labor field.

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    Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Oct 24, 2014
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    I highly endorse this attorney, they are a well respected member of the legal community and always give 110% to their clients cases, if you are looking for excellent representation, then look no further!

    Lawyer Daniel Michael Holzman

    Daniel Holzman, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
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    I have reviewed Mr. Kirschbaum's responses to questions posted on Avvo for more than a year and his answers are thoughtful and spot on. I have no problem endorsing this fine attorney.

    Lawyer Hovanes Margarian

    Hovanes Margarian, Discrimination Attorney on Jul 6, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer David B Pittman

    David Pittman, Discrimination Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Hosep J Yepremian

    Hosep Yepremian, Unknown Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer John M O'Brien

    John O'Brien, Discrimination Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

    Lawyer Joseph E Maloney

    Joseph Maloney, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 14, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. In his responses to questions on AVVO, Mr. Kirschbaum displays a deep knowledge of employment issues, a practical approach to problems, and just plain wisdom that always impresses me. I always read his posts with great interest an in the expectation of learning something.

    Lawyer Sean James Gavin

    Sean Gavin, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 4, 2014
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    Mr. Kirschbaum displays a reasonable pragmatic approach to the employment law problems presented here that is rare and valuable. If he handles his clients' cases with the same deep breadth of knowledge and foresight (which I imagine he must), I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone for any issue related to employment law. He is an asset to our community.

    Lawyer Ligia M Melendez Parmenter

    Ligia Parmenter, Unknown Attorney on Mar 22, 2014
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    Michael Robert Kirschbaum is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.

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    Keith Dolnick, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 11, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Calvin B. Chang

    Calvin Chang, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Alexander Granovsky

    Alexander Granovsky, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer John Michael Phillips

    John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
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    With a great track record of hundreds of published answers to consumer questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Kirschbaum is skilled and knows the law well, too. Kudos.

    Lawyer David Herman Hirsch

    David Hirsch, Unknown Attorney on Dec 14, 2013
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    I frequently read and agree with the answers that Mr. Kirschbaum posts on Avvo. He demonstrates a thorough knowledge of legal issues related to employment by his thoughtful and insightful answers to questions in that area of law. He is a valued member of the Avvo community who is generous in sharing his time and expertise by spending considerable time participating on this site. It is my pleasure to endorse him.

    Lawyer Jonathan Aaron Weinman

    Jonathan Weinman, Unknown Attorney on Nov 30, 2013
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    I endorse this lawyer.

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