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Michael J. Mehall
Expertise
Products Liability Litigation
- Mr. Mehall is an experienced litigator who has focused his practice on the defense of manufacturers against products liability and other major liability claims. His experience extends to all aspects of complex products litigation, including discovery, motion practice, trial, and alternative dispute resolution. His representations have involved significant work with mechanical engineers, accident re-constructionists, biomechanics, and other technical experts.
Products Liability Defense
- Mr. Mehall is particularly experienced in the defense of automobiles and their component parts. For example, Michael has defended cases involving airbags, driveline components, steering, suspension, and overall crashworthiness claims. He has also defended cases involving motorcycles, recreational vehicles, food handling and sanitation products, elevators, escalators, electrical equipment, washing machines, agricultural equipment, and toxic chemicals.
Areas of Expertise
Products Liability; Asbestos Litigation; Employment Litigation and Counseling; Toxic Tort Litigation
Education
Loyola Law School, J.D.
California State University at Dominguez Hills, M.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz, B.A.
Professional Distinctions
Michael holds a B-V peer review ranking ("High to Very High") from Martindale-Hubbell
Adjunct professor at California State University at Los Angeles teaching "The Role of the Paralegal" (2000 to present)
Professional Memberships
State Bar of California
American Bar Association
Specialty Equipment Market Association ("SEMA")