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Michael Francis Ball
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Biography
Mr. Ball has been practicing litigation since 1984. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate degree cum laude at the University of Miami in three years, in programs of honors and privileged studies. After subsequently graduating with honors from the University of Illinois College of Law, he joined McCormick Barstow handling all types of civil litigation, and currently is a member of the firm's Litigation Practice Group, while also serving as the firm's Hiring Partner.
Mr. Ball has tried numerous jury trials in state court in Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Merced, Visalia, Hanford, Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Modesto. His trial experience has included the following areas: medical malpractice, wrongful death, wrongful termination, breach of contract, industrial accidents, products liability, general negligence, insurance agent/broker liability, auto accidents, and slip-and-fall accidents. He has also represented hospitals in privileging matters and professionals in administrative matters with hospitals, the Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, the State of California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the California Board of Registered Nursing, the California Department of Consumer Affairs, and the State of California Department of Insurance. He has served as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Fresno County Superior, Municipal, and Small Claims Courts.
Mr. Ball is admitted to practice in California and Illinois.
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Licensed in Illinois for 40 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
McCormick, Barstow, Sheppard, Wayte & Carruth LLP
7647 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA, 93729-8912
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Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Medical-legal case management by Mr. Mike Ball
He immediately took charge of the situation, outlining the key legal issues, his past experience with similar cases, and his step by step plan of defense, but he always asked for my opinion after describing options and likely outcomes. He made me feel that I was in good hands but at the same time I...
Posted by sanagaram | August 21, 2014 | Litigation
excellant trial attorney
Mr Ball is an excellent trial attorney. I was his client once and I found that he handled the case very well. He is liked by both the judge and the jury. He is very knowledgeable and I recommend Mr Ball very highly.
Posted by Grant | August 20, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Best Lawyer for Doctors
Mr. Ball has worked with our Medical Group for the past 15 years handling medical malpractice issues along with California Medical Board issues. As noted above, he is very responsive and knowledgeable. He takes the time to get to know the provider and if necessary, prepares them for their depositio...
Michael Francis Ball's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is a exceptionally good trial lawyer. I know a lot of good trial lawyer. What makes Mike exceptional is not just his skill set, it is his character. Mike is an attorney with character, honor and compassion. He is the real deal. It is a privilege to endorse Mike Ball."
"Mike Ball is a great trial attorney. He cares about his clients."
"Mr. Ball is one of the finest personal injury attorneys in the San Joaquin Valley. He is a tenacious advocate and vigorously represents his clients. Even though he has opposed me, I've always found him to be fair and reasonable in evaluating cases. I highly endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2015
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2015
America's Most Honored Professionals Top 1%, Best Attorneys of America
2014
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2013
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyer, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Northern California Super Lawyer, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Top Attorney, Fresno Magazine
2010
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Trial Lawer Society
2010
Northern California Super Lawyer, San Francisco Magazine and Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Top Attorney, Fresno Magazine
2009
Northern California Super Lawyer, San Francisco Managzine and Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Top Attorney, Fresno Magazine
2008
Top Attorney, Fresno Magazine
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
2010 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
2004 - Present
California Medical-Legal CommitteeMember
2004 - Present
California Society for Healthcare Risk Management (CSHRM)Board of Directors
2003 - Present
American Board of Trial Advocates (San Joaquin Valley Chapter)Member
1984 - Present
Northern California Association of Defense CounselMember
1984 - Present
Fresno County Bar AssociationMember
Defense Research Institute
Member
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Trial Practice Section, and Health Care Section
Member
Catholic Professional and Business Club of Fresno
Member
American Bar Foundation
Fellow
2009 - 2010
American Board of Trial Advocates (San Joaquin Valley Chapter)President
2009 - 2011
CAL-ABOTABoard of Directors
2008 - 2009
California Society for Healthcare Risk Management (CSHRM)President
2003 - 2006
Catholic Charities, Diocese of FresnoBoard of Directors
2000 - 2004
KVPT - Valley Public Television, Business Advisory CommitteeMember
Education
1984
Univ of Illinois COL
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Miami
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
2018 Annual Provider Meeting
Mock Interview: What is the Medical Board of California Looking For?
2017
2017 CME Retreat
A Guide to Medical Board Enforcement Actions for Hospitalists
2017
2017 Annual Meeting
Understanding the Medical Board of California
2017
12th Annual Winter CME Symposium
The Top 10 Risk Management Questions from Physicians, Sante Health Foundation and Community Medical Centers
2016
UCSF Fresno, Special Lecture Series
Medical Board Enforcement Actions: What Every Physician Should Know
2016
California Society for Healthcare Risk Management, Annual Conference (Napa, CA)
Preventing Injury and Avoiding Claims: ‘It’s Not Complicated’ - 13 Simple Lessons for Healthcare Providers and Risk Managers
2016
Annual Provider Meeting
The Top 10 Risk Management Questions from Physicians
2015
Doctors Company
Why Doctors Get Sued: Malpractice Claims Trends, Episode 2
2015
Doctors Company
Why Doctors Get Sued: Malpractice Claims Trends, Episode 1
2015
Community Medical Providers Medical Group Annual Provider Meeting (Seascape, CA)
Medical Board Enforcement Actions: What Every Medical Provider Should Know
2015
Community Hospitalist Medical Group-2015 Retreat (Seascape, CA)
Hospitalists--Reducing Liability Risks and Improving Patient Satisfaction
2015
Community Anesthesia Providers - 2015 Annual Meeting (Yosemite, CA)
How to Improve Patient Care and Avoid Malpractice: Lesson Learned from Quotes and Anecdotes
2014
Doctors Company
What Doctors Need to Know About Being Sued, Episode 2
2014
Community Medical Providers Medical Group Annual Provider Meeting (Seascape, CA)
Preventing Injury and Avoiding Claims: "It's Not Complicated"
2014
ChildNet Medical Associates/CHCC (Madera, CA)
13 Simple Lessons for Pediatric Health Care Providers
2013
Masters in Trial, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), San Joaquin Valley Chapter (Fresno, CA)
What Would the Masters Do? Pre-Trial Litigation
2013
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Seascape, CA)
"With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" - Electronic Medical Records and Social Media Malpractice Risks
2013
Central California Women's Healthcare
Avoiding Malpractice
2012
Sante Community Physicians, Provider Meeting (Fresno, CA)
Improving Patient Care Delivery
2012
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Seascape, CA)
Improving Primary Care Delivery and Avoiding Malpractice: Lessons Learned from Quotes and Anecdotes
2012
ChildNet Medical Associates / CHCC (Madera, CA)
Documentation in Pediatrics: Protecting Patients, Protecting You
2012
California Society for Healthcare Risk Management, Annual Conference (Monterey, CA)
Medical Malpractice Defense Issues
2011
TDC Patient Safety Seminar, Childrens Hospital of Central California (Madera, CA)
The Perils of Diagnosis
2011
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Santa Cruz, CA)
Medical Malpractice Litigation: "Been There, Done That" -- Sympathy and Sound Advice
2010
TDC Patient Safety Seminar, Childrens Hospital of Central California (Madera, CA)
Handoffs: A Critical Communication Process
2010
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Carmel Valley, CA)
Mock Deposition: Litigation Survival Training for Healthcare Providers
2010
ABA Law Student Division Ninth Circuit Spring Meeting (Orange, CA)
Civil Litigation Panel Discussion
2009
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Seascape, CA)
Your Bet Your License! -- Complying with the Medical Board of California
2008
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Carmel, CA)
Are You Smarter Than an Administrator? -- Risk Managment Edition
2008
ChildNet Medical Associates / CHCC (Madera, CA)
Understanding How to Prepare for and to Give a Deposition
2008
California Society for Healthcare Risk Managment, Annual Conference (Walnut Creek, CA)
Introduction to Risk -- We Have All Been There
2007
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Seascape, CA)
Risk Management Jeopardy, Part II
2006
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Carmel Valley, CA)
Risk Management Jeopardy
2006
ChildNet Medical Associates / CHCC (Madera, CA)
Mock Deposition: Survival Training for Physicians
2005
County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health and Department of Children and Family Services (Fresno, CA)
Issues in Risk Managment
2005
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Seascape, CA)
Risk Management Challenges: What Would You Do? What Should You Do?
2005
ChildNet Medical Associates, Pain Management & Palliative Care Symposium (Madera, CA)
End of Life Care for Pediatrics
2005
American Board of Trial Advocates, San Joaquin Valley Chapter (Fresno, CA)
Masters in Trial: From Opening Statements to Jury Deliberations in a Sexual Harassment Case
2005
Adventist Health/Hanford Community Medical Center (Hanford, CA)
Protection of Privacy vs. Need for Disclosure
2004
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Monterey, CA)
Managing Your Risk, Part II - The Medical Board of California
2003
Sante Community Physicians, Annual Meeting (Fresno, CA)
Managing and Improving Healthcare Delivery
2003
National Business Institute Seminar (Fresno, CA)
Analyzing Medical Records
2003
Community Medical Providers Medical Group, Annual Provider Meeting (Carmel, CA)
Understanding and Managing Your Risk
2002
National Business Institute Seminar (Fresno, CA)
Medical Malpractice in California
2002
National Business Institute Seminar (Fresno, CA)
Nursing Home Malpractice in California: Successful Case Management from Investigation to Trial
2002
Avante Health Seminar
Legal Liability and Risk Management for Health Insurance Agents and Brokers
2000
Kaiser-Permanente Medical Center (Fresno, CA)
Malpractice Litigation - What You Can Do to Limit Your Exposure
2000
Fresno County Office of Education (Fresno, CA)
Do Not Resuscitate Symposium
Publications
2006
San Francisco Daily Journal
Trial Attorney Gets Chance to See How the Jury Side Lives
Languages
English