In two decades of practice, Mr. J. Michael McClure has excelled as a leading advocate in the field of personal injury defense. From product and premise liability issues to vehicular, environmental and catastrophic injury claims, he has successfully argued in favor of his clients’ rights.

Equally at home defending individuals or large corporate organizations, Mr. McClure’s tenacity and uncompromising style has earned him a reputation as the lawyer of choice for clients faced with serious injury litigation disputes. Homeowners, contractors, manufacturers, business owners and individuals have all had their cases successfully defended because of his professional abilities.

Mr. McClure has won verdicts and negotiated settlements resulting in savings of millions of dollars to his clients. As a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, his opinion and advice are often relied upon by fellow attorneys to advance their cases. Mr. McClure earned his Bachelors of Arts Degree from North Texas State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of West Los Angeles, School of Law.

Education:
• University of West Los Angeles, School of Law, Los Angeles, CA (Juris Doctor – 1986)
• North Texas State University, Denton, TX (Bachelor of Arts – 1983)  

Bar Admissions:
• State Bar of California
• United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
• United States District Court for the Northern District of California
• United States District Court for the Central District of California

Professional Memberships:
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
• Los Angeles County Judicial Arbitrator

Representative Cases:
• Defended client in mortuary case where the resulting jury award was $16,000 on a $1.5 million claim.
• Received a defense verdict for his client in a personal injury lawsuit involving vehicular collision with anticipated spinal injury.
• Negotiated settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit to less than 3 percent of the original seven figure damage claim.
• Defended a prominent general contractor in a six figure personal injury lawsuit resulting in a jury verdict for the defense.
• Obtained a 12-0 jury verdict for the defense of his client named in a personal injury lawsuit where $3.9 million was sought by plaintiff who alleged negligence which led to extensive burn injuries.

Presentations:
• “Masters In Trial,” American Board of Trial Advocates – April, 2006

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