This attorney is not accepting clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
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 remains working - 949-851-8090. I will always believe in the power of the hardworking men and women who deserve to be treated with equality and respect.
Practice areas
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.
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Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Inactive | 1978 | 10/27/2020 |
Legal answers | 5173 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Once again selected by Super Lawyers for employment litigation. | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Selected as Super Lawyer for Plaintiffs in Emloyment Litigation | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Named as a Top Attorney in employment and labor law for 2015 | Coast Magazine | 2015 |
Selected as Super Lawyer in Employment Litigation. | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Named as one of Orange County's top employment lawyers | OC Metro Magazine | 2014 |
Named one of OC's top employment lawyers. | Orange County Metro Magazine | 2013 |
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Named as one of Orange County's top employment lawyers. | Orange County Metro Magazine | 2012 |
Rated as "AV Preeminent" by peers from 1990 to present. | Martindale-Hubbell | 1990 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Sole Practitioner | Law Office of Michael R. Kirschbaum | 1979 - Present |
Legal Director | Women's Law Center of Southern California | 1978 - 1979 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Western State Univ | Juris Doctorate | 1976 |
Long Island Univ | Bachelors | 1972 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Life Cycle of An Employment Case | Resolving the Employment Case at Mediation | 2011 |
California Employment Lawyers Association monthly meeting | Winning Administrative Hearings | 2010 |
Labor/Employment Law Section | Case law update | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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JH vs. Reneging Mortgage Company | Case 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 District | Employee was ordered reinstated. |
Jane Doe vs. Worldwide Corporation | Significant 6 figure confidential settlement brokered by mediator, Michelle Reinglass. |
Judy Roe vs. Orange County Municipality | Case settled pre-trial. |
John Doe v Big Bad Hospital | Case settled for 6 figures through private confidential negotiation. |
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Glass vs. Hope By The Sea | Judge Horn found in favor of client/employee, confirming the award and entered judgment against employer, along with costs of suit. |
Glass vs. Hope By The Sea | Justice Armand Arabian awarded Dr. Glass $115,000.00 in lost wages and ordered Hope By The Sea to reimburse Dr. Glass $8,500.00 in arbitration costs. We defeated Callahan & Blaine, self-described as one of the best law firms in America. |
Smith vs. Orange County Sanitation District | Ruling in favor of employee. |
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Robert Robinson, Discrimination Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An experienced, knowledgeable, practical, and caring employee advocate.
David Keystone, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Aryeh Leichter, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Zoldan, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
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.
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!
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.
Hovanes Margarian, Discrimination Attorney on Jul 6, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
David Pittman, Discrimination Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keith Dolnick, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Calvin Chang, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alexander Granovsky, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
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.
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.
I endorse this lawyer.