Mike's Experience
Michael Katz has over thirty years experience handling some of the toughest cases. He has a stellar record of success in both trial and arbitration, with verdicts ranging from $1 million to $17.5 million. He is also proud of achieving out-sized pre-trial settlements for his clients based on his strategic work up of his cases.
Mr. Katz was formerly a partner at Morrison & Foerster, a preeminent international law firm. He began his career at the prestigious New York law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and served a law clerk to the Honorable Barbara B. Crabb, United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Mr. Katz has been selected as a SuperLawyer for Southern California every year since 2004. He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyer in America in numerous categories of practice, including as a Lawyer of the Year in 2020. Mr. Katz has the highest ethical rating of AV Preeminent with Martindale Hubbell.
Education
- Harvard College, A.B., Cum Laude
- New York University, J.D.