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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 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

Sexual harassmentDiscriminationWrongful terminationEmployment and labor
  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.

    43 years

  2. Wrongful termination: 25%

    43 years

  3. Discrimination: 15%

    43 years

  4. Sexual harassment: 10%

    43 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

2 Park Plz
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The Law Office of Michael R. Kirschbaum

2 Park Plz
Suite 650
Irvine, CA, 92614

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAInactive197810/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers5173
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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.
John Doe v Big Bad HospitalCase settled for 6 figures through private confidential negotiation.
Glass vs. Hope By The SeaJudge 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 SeaJustice 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 DistrictRuling in favor of employee.

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Experience and patience is a winning combination!

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Michael Kirschbaum took on a difficult case for me in trying to collect past due commissions that were owed to me due to an independent contractor termination/breach of contract case. Unlike other attorney's I spoke to, he understood the details of what I was dealing with, almost immediately. This is where his experience with Employment Law was first apparent. He is an excellent and thorough litigator. Although the other side wasn't easy to deal with and and could have been a lot more cooperative, he managed to persevere and help bring about a win for me. His patience won me a sizable award in the end. If you're looking for an attorney that will stick by your side for a positive outcome, Mr. Kirshbaum has got the experience to see it all the way through! I would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody seeking an attorney who has got what it takes in regard to employment, breach of contract or labor law!
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Michael 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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Mr. Kirschbaum was well prepared for my hearing and highly effective in it. In light of this, he secured a positive result for me. He is a skilled litigator and I would recommend him to anyone seeking assistance with employment related issues.
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Michael Kirschbaum's response: Thank you Dustin. It was my pleasure to have been able to help you.

Great Lawyer

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He answered my question told me what i could do was not or did not try and make me hire him told me what he could do if i did would hire him if needed
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Good Advice

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I consulted Mr. Kirschbaum a while back regarding a possible wrongful termination case. Although, he identified that there was no legal grounds for it being "wrongful", he provided me with some good advice that helped me keep my job and continue my employment.
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Excellent Negotiating Attorney

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I hired Mr Kirschbaum and he was able to settle a case for me that really required expertise in negiotating and finding a delicate balance in handling the outcome of my issue. He was a God-send in my time of need and settled a very complex case for me and my family with OPTIMAL results. I highly recommend him!
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Best of the BEST!

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Michael is as good as it gets. He is knowledgeable, ethical, kind, trustworthy, honest, fair, handles business in a timely manner, with class, and gets results. Do yourself a favor, and look no further if you want a lawyer easy to work with and you want results.

Top-Notch Employment Lawyer

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When I first made inquiries with ten Orange County law firms regarding my workplace situation, Mr. Kirschbaum was the only one who consistently provided professional, timely and pragmatic advice. Therefore, when the time was right for me to move forward, he was the only attorney with whom I entrusted with my case. My former employer’s counsel who is a partner at a prestigious Bay area law firm met his match in Mr. Kirschbaum’s agile skillfulness and superb negotiation prowess. Not only did Mr. Kirschbaum improve my settlement amount by more than 46%, he was also exceedingly generous with his time to make sure I understand all the terms of the settlement agreement before signing it. I recommend Mr. Kirschbaum to any worker in need of affordable, top-notch, personable and fearless legal representation.

Very knowledgeable

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr Kirschbaum about a very complex labor case and he was most courteous, but more importantly, very knowledgeable. It was a lovely pleasure speaking with him. Steven Riznyk

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

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when I first met Michael I immediate felt at ease. He made me feel really comfortable and not rushed. He took notes as I explained my situation, then asked questions to better understand my situation although it seems as something standard but I thought it meant that he was listening as opposed to just hearing what you have to say. The questions he asked eventually turned out to be what made me case a strong one. Michael was always very punctual as he made every promised deadline with all the correspondences involved. One biggest thing I enjoyed working with Michael is that he doesn't see the $ sign in his clients, he is not out to make the money first on his clients. I truly felt that he wanted to solve problems/disputes and the money is just a byproduct of that. I strongly recommend using Michael. As a matter of fact, I will continue to use him in the future if I run into any more issues in the future.

I would highly recommend Michael Kirschbaum to family and friends.

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Michael Kirschbaum provided an excellent service for my employment discrimination case, which resulted in a favorable settlement. Not only was his years of knowledge indispensable, but he kept me informed every step of the way. I appreciated that he always listened to my ideas, and he allowed me to provide my input on all issues. Michael was a great communicator. He always responded to me within hours, either via email or via telephone, which was very much appreciated since my case took over a year to settle. I would definitely recommend Michael to family and friends, and if I were to ever need his services again, I would not hesitate one second on calling him.
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Robert Robinson, Discrimination Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
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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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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.

Judd Nemiro

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.

Hosep Yepremian

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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.

Ligia Parmenter

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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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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John Phillips

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.

David Hirsch

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.

Jonathan Weinman

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