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Michael H. Gazin was born in Los Angeles, California in 1949, and has been a resident of Orange County since 1974. He and his wife have lived in Irvine since 1976 where they raised their two daughters.
Mr. Gazin graduated from San Jose State University with honors in 1971, earning a BA degree in Political Science. He attended the University Of Santa Clara School Of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1974. Mr. Gazin was admitted to the California State Bar in 1974, when he commenced his practice in Orange County. In Mr. Gazin’s early years of practice, he handled a broad spectrum of cases ranging from criminal defense, personal injury, business litigation and family law. Commencing in the mid 1980’s, Mr. Gazin began focusing his practice primarily in the area of family law, and now limits his practice to Family Law.
Mr. Gazin’s approach to the practice of Family Law comes from his perspective that, to the extent possible, an amicable, equitable and expeditious resolution of the issues best serves the parties’ interest in their time of personal and inter-family crisis. To achieve that goal, Mr. Gazin’s first focus is to evaluate the case to determine if such a method is both an appropriate and viable option.
Mr. Gazin has been an active member of the Orange County Bar Association since 1976, serving as a member on its Board of Directors from 1980 through 1985. Mr. Gazin was elected Secretary of the Orange County Bar Association in 1986, Treasurer in 1987, President-Elect in 1988 and President in 1989. Mr. Gazin recently completed a 3 year term as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Orange County Bar Foundation. He is a former Treasurer of the Orange County Bar Family Law Section.
Mr. Gazin chaired the Client Relations Committee of the Orange County Bar Association from 1983 to 1985 after serving as a Committee member from 1977 to 1983; he has served as a delegate to the State Bar Conference of Delegates every year from 1980 through 2003. Mr. Gazin served as a member of the Orange County Bar Association Judiciary Committee in 2003, and he has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Orange County Superior Court.
Mr. Gazin has an AV Rating with Martindale Hubbell. Mr. Gazin has been named and is currently recognized by the Los Angeles Magazine as one of Orange County’s Super Lawyers; and he is currently listed in the U.S. News and World Report Best Lawyers guide.
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State: California
Acquired: 1974
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24 Corporate Plaza Dr 2nd Fl, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2014
Mike was referred to me by 3 other lawyers who have worked with him. He is competent without question. Most important to me is that he remained calm and confident throughout the process. Even though I would be rattled by events, he was able to put me at ease and reduce the anxiety of the process. ...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2014
Michael's high level of integrity was reflected by his efficient and thorough approach to my cases. In every case, I had spent less on attorney fees than the other parties whose hourly attorney fees were lower! His experience and judgement take the nonsense out of legal disputes.
Posted by Arthur | August 20, 2014
Mr. Gazin represented me on several difficult and contentious cases within a 2 year period against the same plaintiff. Making the long story short, I (and my very young daughter) had positive outcomes for a domestic violence, child custody, and a move away trial. All three were separate suits at di...
Posted by John | July 3, 2014
Divorce and the associated child custody matters are highly stressful and filled with emotion. I am so very thankful for Mike and his entire team and the wonderful support and guidance he personally provided me throughout this emotional process. At the most difficult time in my life with many other ...
Posted by Brian | February 5, 2014
Child custody and divorce is a emotional time... Mike kept it calm and understood. His personal communication and expertise brought the appropriate outcome to my divorce and the lives of my 3 children. I recommend him strongly
"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed Mr. Gazin in court and have had cases against him for many years. He possesses a superior knowledge of family law and effectively advocates the best interests of his clients at all times. Mr. Gazin is an excellent lawyer with an outstanding reputation in the legal community."
"Michael Gazin is an excellent Family Law attorney. Mr. Gazin is a professional who advocates for his client while maintaining an eye towards settlement. I definitely recommend Mr. Gazin!"
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006 - Present
Attorney - Partner, Phillips, Whisnant, Gazin, Gorczyca & Curtin, LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca & Curtin, LLP
1986 - 2006
Attorney Partner, Obrien, Gazin and Peterson
1989 - 1989
Orange County Bar AssociationPast President
1974
J.D.
1971
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Family Law Discovery
English