James W. Michalski

A seasoned attorney with nearly 30 years of experience, James W. Michalski holds a statewide reputation for his judicious advocacy, stalwart dedication to his clients and penchant for solving complex problems. At the Michalski Law Offices in Huntington Beach, California – as well as in Los Angeles and San Diego – he handles myriad issues relating to:Business defense: Noncompete agreements, intellectual property law, trade secrets and defecting employees, and moreEmployment law: Discrimination and retaliation, class action litigation and labor relations for management, among many othersCivil rights lawMr. Michalski completed his undergraduate studies in 1990, graduating cum laude with his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from the University of California, Los Angeles. He then went on to attend Harvard Law School and honed his shrewd legal acumen through his academic prowess, culminating in 1994, when he received his Juris Doctor cum laude in health care administration and management.A year after graduating from law school, Mr. Michalski obtained his license to practice in California. He is admitted to practice before all the federal district courts of California, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. His contributions to his legal community through his efficacious advocacy for his clients have garnered the adulation of his peers and legal organizations, including being recognized as Attorney of the Year and as a Top Attorney by the American Legal Institute, acknowledged in the Top 100 list by the American Academy of Attorneys and as an Elite Advocate by the American Institute of Legal Advocates. Furthermore, he is rated a perfect “10.0” on Avvo.Within his legal community, Mr. Michalski maintains close affiliations with prominent legal organizations such as the Los Angeles County Bar Association and The State Bar of California. In addition, he was the editor-in-chief of the Law Review of the California Lawyers Association’s Labor and Employment Section and currently serves on the editorial board. He is fluent in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese and consistently keeps communications clear with all his clients.