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Biography
Mike Danko earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, magna cum laude, and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Early in his career he worked for an internationally known Wall Street law firm, representing the nation’s leading financial institutions in high-stakes business litigation.
Mike found the work more lucrative than it was fulfilling. Instead of protecting corporations, Mike wanted to help ordinary people. So Mike turned to representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries, and the families of those who have been killed, due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Since then, he has earned for his clients hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and in judge and jury awards. The awards have helped pay for ongoing medical treatment and care for the injured, and have served to compensate families for the loss of a loved one.
People choose us because we win. 99% success rate.
Among Top 10 Aviation Lawyers nationally. FAA-certified pilot. Record setting settlements.
"Best Law Firm" by US News & World Report. San Mateo County Trial Lawyer of the Year.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
80%
Aviation
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Licenses
Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Danko Meredith, Trial Lawyers
333 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 145, Redwood Shores, CA, 94065
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Online Presence
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Michael Danko's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2012
Ultimate Professional
I would recommend Mike to anyone needing legal services in his area of practice. I am happy to report that Mike is honest and forthright. Mike will tell you the truth even if you might not be prepared to take it, good or bad. Mike's response time to a question or inquiry is unbelievably quick, wh...
Posted by Zach | April 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Horrible lawyer for paradise pge fire representation
I hired Mike danko to represent me on paradise fire against pge. His law firm is utterly useless. He told me I had no case against pge after years of supposedly working on my claim. In fact they told me I was wasting my time on appeal. I literally wrote a 1 paragraph email for my appeal and got 80k. ...
Michael Danko's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Responsive; smart and very, very bright!"
Gerald Sterns
Aviation lawyer
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
2019
Northern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2019
Best Lawyers in America, US News & World Report
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, National Association of Trial Lawyers
2018
Northern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Best Lawyers in America, US News & World Report
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Trial Lawyer of the Year, San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2016
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
2009 Trial Lawyer of the Year Finalist, Consumer Attorneys of California
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Lawdragon Finalist, Lawdragon, Inc.
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Founding Partner, Danko Meredith
1995 - 2009
Managing Partner, O'Reilly & Danko
Associations
2009 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1996 - Present
San Mateo County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1983 - Present
Lawyer-Pilots Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2012
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
Goble v. Estate of Pike
$10 million jury verdict for plaintiff
Burdett v. Teledyne Continental Motors
$14.9 million jury verdict for plaintiff.
Jing-Li v. Sheng Foods
$50 million judgment for plaintiff
Denevi v. Swenson
$10 million judgment for plaintiff
Young v. Standard Aero
$2.9 million verdict for plaintiff
Jane Doe v. Utility Company
$20 million settlement for plaintiff
Doe Family v. Helicopter Tour Company
$9.75 million settlement
Policyholder v. Insurance Company
$2.6 million settlement
Vine v. Bear Valley
$9.8 million jury verdict
Dunn v. State of Hawaii
$2.2 million judgment for plaintiff
Education
1983
University of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Dartmouth College
AB, magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2007
CAOC Annual Convention
Hawaii Helicopter Tour Accident Litigation
2006
CAOC Annual Convention
Assumption of Risk and Sports Injuries
2005
CAOC Annual Convention
Tire Defect Litigation - Old Tires
2004
CAOC Annual Convention
Current Theories in Aviation Litigation
2003
CAOC Annual Convention
Dynamics of Catastrophic Ski and Snowboarding Injuries
2002
CAOC Annual Convention
Structured Settlements for Injured Minors
Languages
English