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Michael Allan Farbstein
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Licensed in California for 43 years
State: California
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Farbstein & Blackman
411 Borel Ave #425, San Mateo, CA, 94402-3518
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Posted by Darlene | September 18, 2008 | Car Accidents
Client Review
He handled my auto accident and I could not have asked for a better, more thorough lawyer who really worked for my best interests. His paralegal was also very thorough and caring and was very patient in explaining complex legal situations. Together they made a great team. I highly recommend Mr. Farbs...
Posted by Don | September 18, 2008
Client Review
Michael did an excellent job for us. Don Turner President Golden Bear Inn, Inc. Berkeley, CA
Michael Allan Farbstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Farbstein is a talented litigator and formidable trial attorney. He's definitely someone you want on your side."
Matthew Jensen
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2013
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2012
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2011
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2010
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California SuperLawyers
2009
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2008
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
1992
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Menlo College
1982 - Present
Attorney, Farbstein & Blackman
Associations
2008 - 2009
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember, Bench Bar Committee
2006 - 2007
San Mateo Little LeagueBoard Member
2001 - 2006
San Mateo Bar Association, Labor & Employment SectionChair
2001 - 2012
YoungLife Mid-PeninsulaCommittee member and current Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Fellini vs Prometheus Development, et al
$6,728,503.63 total recovery, after trial
Wagner v Houdini's Magic Shop
class certification denied.
Executive Director v. Non Profit
award for the defendant
Federal Insurance Company v. Commercial Maintenance
favorable settlement
Doe Company v Roe Professional
Case settled on second day of trial for $850,000
American Mortgage Network v Loancity,com, et al.
verdict for plaintiff and for cross complainant
Martinez v Terix Corporation
Verdict for Plaintiff
Fabien Cappa v CrossTest, Inc., et al.
Judgment in favor of defendants/cross-complainant
Apolonio Solorio v City of San Jose
Plaintiff verdict against officer defendant
Robert (last name withheld) v Unnamed Shopping Center
Settlement ($1,020,000)
Education
N/A
Santa Clara Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Santa Clara Univ
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
San Mateo County Bar Association
A Litigator's Perspective on Disability Accommodation Cases
2006
SMCBA Labor & Employment Section
Recent Developments in the Law of At Will Employmen
2004
SMCBA Labor & Employment Section meeting
The Fight for Employees - What is Unfair Competition
2002
San Mateo County Bar Associaton MCLE
Bias in Jury Selection
2001
San Mateo County Bar MCLE
Eliminating Bias in the Workplace
2000
San Mateo County Bar MCLE
Avoiding Bias in the Workplace
2000
Chapter Meeting
Risk Management
2000
ASHI Inspection World 2000
Avoiding and Surviving Litigation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers