Michael J. Murtaugh, Sr. Partner
Mike received his undergraduate degree from University of Cincinnati (BA, with honors, 1970) and his law degree from University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (JD, 1973), where he represented the School in the National Moot Court Competition and was elected to the Order of the Barristers.
His practice focuses on counseling and representing design professionals, employment counseling and litigation and general civil litigation. He has received Martindale Hubbell’s highest “av” rating for ethics and competence.
Mike frequently lectures to legal and professional organizations including the CEB (e.g., "Construction Law"), the Orange County Bar Association (e.g., he serves on the faculty of the College of Trial Advocacy), the AIAOC (e.g., "Law 101" and "Contracts 801") and ACEC (e.g., "Drainage Law" and "Litigationwise Project Management"); and he has served on the Board of Directors of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and as Chairman of the Board of Easter Seals of Southern California. He is an honorary member of the Orange County Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
Irvine Office
2603 Main Street9th Floor
Irvine, CA 92614-6232
Phone: (949) 794-4000
Fax: (949) 794-4099
San Diego Office
525 B StreetSuite 1500
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (866) 971-1222