Michael G. Soto

Michael G. Soto

also known as Mike Soto

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 19 years

Workers compensation Lawyer Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2006

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Michael G. Soto's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Tammy | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Legal Malpractice attorney needed

Mike Soto was my attorney on a case. He was very unprofessional. The case was finally completed in January 2019. To date Mike Soto has not paid the medical bills. I spoke with him in July and he stated it was an oversight. It's August and the medical providers are now calling me.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best attorney for workman’s comp!!

Me Soto and his staff were outstanding in guiding me through the difficult process of having my injuries addressed by my employer with no out of pocket fees. Communication was excellent and timely.

Posted by Marjorie | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Soto Law Firm represented my husband

Mike Soto represented my husband for a Comp case in NC. We were dealing with an assault on the job where my husband suffered a head injury. Mike was patient with my husband. He made the process as easy as possible. He interjected laughter when we needed it. Mike was able to negotiate a settlement, wh...ich has finally gotten the insurance company out of our lives. Nothing about this case was easy. Nothing was straight forward. The Workman's Comp case was complicated by criminal charges against the Defendant/Employer. My husbands head injury made him difficult at times, angry other times, and scared most of the time. Mike Soto was kind, compassionate, and honest. 3 things we needed as we dealt with this case.

Posted by M | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Proficient

Micheal Soto was the second attorney that I had during my case. The original firm and attorney I had hired was very disappointing, unprofessional and NOT proficient in pursuing my case. I made a life changing choice to change attorneys during my case. Ironically, Mike also made a life changing choice... to start his own law firm. It was the best chance I have taken in my life. He was always there when needed, gave excellent advice, very supportive and aggressive in pursuing my case. My case was not always the easiest, my sometimes non existing Workers Comp case manager was not available for my doctors to contact. Mike was always on top of the situation and contacting the defense attorney to render the problem to get the care that I needed. Typically when you think of a lawyer, you think of an ambulance chaser and all the stereo types and adjectives that go with it! BUT, Mike is the furthest from that! He is courteous, kind, honest, trustworthy, hard working, eager to help and do the right thing, he is ethical, and truly the best attorney I have ever meet. In a time and a world there these qualities are hard to come by it is and was truly refreshing to find a man with these qualities! A man and an attorney I was proud to have and stand by and for me! I will be eternally grateful for the hard work and professionalism Mike provided for me! And I know he provides this same level for all his clients! After 3 years of always having him fight for me and my case, I couldn't and wouldn't want to have had another attorney by my side! And in the end he gave all that he had to get me the most for my case and for me and my family! I truly trust this man with my life and the future of my family. I highly recommend Mike for your legal needs. He will absolutely give you the one on one attention that your case needs, answer questions and give support and reassurance when times get rough and you feel hopeless and see no light at the end of the tunnel! Well, Mike is that light at the end of the tunnel! And for that I can not Thank him enough! If you are in need of legal advice or find yourself in the unfortunate position of dealing with Worker's Comp, don't ever go at it alone! Let Mike help you and show you what he can do for you! He made what seemed like an impossible to get trough and horrible time in my life, bearable and tolerable. I am forever grateful for all he did for me and my case.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Workers compensation

An injury can change your life. When I first got hurt on the job I did not hire legal counsel because I was being honest and did not feel as if I needed to. WRONG!!! I was so naive. I had no clue on how to look for an attorney or how the process works and didn't want to trust anyone. After 2 lawy...ers and lots of tears and frustration, Mike Soto came to save the day. When Mike received my case I was a nervous wreck but he was still kind & patient with me. He got all the details and started to fight for me and be my voice. Mike is awesome. He never got upset with my many calls & never treated me like I was bothering him. If I had questions, he got answers. This was one of the most trying events in my life and Mike helped me through it and I will forever be greatful.

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Michael G. Soto's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Michael
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Fred Amos

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an experienced and skilled worker’s compensation attorney. He works hard to achieve the best possible result for each of his clients. He is a great attorney and genuinely fine person. I highly recommend Mike."

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Scott Dunnagan

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bobby Bollinger

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike for a number of years. He started out on the defense side, and I had cases against him. Now he represents injured workers. Mike is very knowledgeable and he is an extremely nice person. He is also dedicated to helping people who need his professional expertise. He has a lot of compassion for people who have been injured and are having trouble making this legal system work for them. I certainly endorse and recommend him!"

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Mathew Flatow

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is the rare attorney who truly cares about his clients. If you are injured at work in the greater Raleigh area, he is my recommendation for top quality representation."

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Amanda Volz

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend and endorse Michael Soto. His high ethical standards and compassion match his intense work ethic and determination. I have, and will, without hesitation, continue to refer people to Mike. He is the attorney you want on your side when you and/or your family needs help."

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Tara Muller

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I absolutely endorse Mike Soto. He is a very experienced and skilled litigator who also gives each client the personal attention they deserve."

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William Owens

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mike Soto. He has a great legal mind and the highest ethical standards."

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Fred Amos

Family lawyer

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Thomas Ramer

Workers compensation lawyer

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Mathew Flatow

Workers compensation lawyer

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Molly Springs

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Bobby Bollinger

Workers compensation lawyer

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Amanda Volz

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Tara Muller

Appeals lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founding Attorney, The Soto Law Firm, PLLC

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Oxner + Permar, pllc

2006 - 2012

Associate, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Wake County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

10th Judicial District Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

M.H. v. _____ County

$271,000.00 settlement

M.G. v. Fresenius Medical Care

$105,000.00 settlement post-hearing

H. T. v. United Postal Service

$250,000 settlement

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Education

2006

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Montana State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Trial of Motor Vehicle Accident Case

Live Demonstration of a Soft Tissue Injury Case

Languages

English

Activity

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