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About Michael
Biography
Michael Penn obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with an emphasis in international relations, graduating with honors from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1998. He studied abroad at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, from 1996 to 1997 and returned to Tokyo after graduation to work for Toyo Corporation. Mr. Penn obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Chapman University School of Law in 2004, and was elected student commencement speaker.
In May 2003, Mr. Penn began working at Aitken * Aitken * Cohn as a law clerk focusing on law and motion matters. He was promoted to an associate after passing the July bar exam in 2004. He specializes in litigation with an emphasis in wrongful death, products liability and premises liability.
Mr. Penn is currently Chairman of the Orange County Association of Business Trial Lawyers’ Leadership Development Committee and Co-Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association Products Liability Section. Mr. Penn also serves as an attorney coach for the Canyon High School Mock Trial Team in Anaheim, California, and as a Local Board Member of the California Selective Service System for Region III.
Mr. Penn previously served as 2008 Chairman of the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. He also served on the Board of Governors for the Orange County Asian American Bar Association.
Michael Penn has been named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star by Los Angeles Magazine in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Currently, Michael Penn is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Orange County Asian American Bar Association, the Celtic Bar Association, the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, and the Warren J. Ferguson Inn of Court.
Michael and his wife, Ashleigh, married in 2002 and have two daughters.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
Wrongful Death
30%
Car Accident
20%
Medical Malpractice
10%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Janel R. | July 03, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professionalism and Compassion
I liked that the status of my case was always explained to me in a way that I could understand and how they went out of their way to help me through the difficult process. I am so grateful for what Michael accomplished for me and my brother. There was not a time that i was not fully satisfied with th...
Posted by Donna and Robert | September 10, 2010
Professional
The attorneys and staff were very polite, kept us up to date, always available when we called and very calming. We were extremely pleased we can't say enough good things about you. Micahel Penn was great from start to finish! We have and will continue to recommend him to our friends if needed.
Michael Anthony Penn's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Michael and I worked on a complex personal injury litigation matter which also involved federal political effort endorse this lawyer. he did an excellent job. Knowledgeable and hard working. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. When I need to refer a personal injury case I always call Michael Penn. I have known Michael for over 15 years and continue to be more and more impressed with him year after year."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Michael Penn is a terrific attorney who goes above and beyond for his clients. I endorse this lawyer with confidence."
"Micheal is a great lawyer and person. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Michael Anthony Penn, Esq. since our days together at Chapman University School of Law. He was a top student, so it comes as no surprise that he has become a extremely successful, highly ethical, and well-respected in the legal community."
"I have known Michael from law school and have stayed in contact with him ever since. I always keep him in mind for personal injury referrals as I have the highest confidence in him and his firm to obtain the best result for the client."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Southern California Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
2012
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Associate, Aitken Aitken Cohn
Associations
2012 - Present
Celtic Bar Association of Orange CountyPresident
2009 - Present
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Orange County chapter)Chairman, Leadership Development Committee
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Product Liability SectionCo-chair
2008 - Present
Warren J. Ferguson Inn of CourtOfficer
2008 - Present
Celtic Bar Association of Orange CountyMember
2006 - Present
California Selective Service System, Region IIIBoard Member
2006 - Present
Canyon High School Mock Trial Team, Anaheim, CaliforniaAttorney Coach
2005 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2008 - 2009
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionChairman
2005 - 2007
Orange County Asian American Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
Gutierrez v. United States of America
$55,184,288 verdict for plaintiffs
Gutierrez v. United States of America
$55,184,288 verdict for plaintiffs
Friel v. Friel vs. Ford Motor Company, HOL Construction, Inc. and Jose Barajas
$2,601,058 verdict for plaintiffs
Education
2004
Chapman Univ SOL
law
1998
Univ of California Santa Barbara
undergraduate (B.A. with honors)
Speaking Engagements
2010
Warren J. Ferguson Inn of Court
Anatomy of a Trial : Fact or Fiction?
2010
General Legal Issues Affecting Teenagers
Teenage Legal Survival Skills
Languages
English