Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Law Firm Defense

USA - Nationwide

1 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Litigation: General Commercial

California

13 Years Ranked

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Provided by Michael McNamara

USA

Career

Recognized among the top trial lawyers in the United States, Mike McNamara has an extensive track record of successfully resolving a wide range of complex litigation matters involving malpractice, securities, fraud, RICO, patent, antitrust, intellectual property, insurance, class action, breach of contract, real estate and employment issues. A “lawyer’s lawyer,” he is frequently sought out by the nation’s leading law firms to handle their most sensitive professional liability matters. He serves on Jenner & Block’s national Policy Committee and as a co-chair of the Law Firms and Professional Services Practice.

Mike is a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) and of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), two of the most prestigious and selective professional trial organizations globally. He has been recognized in Chambers USA every year since 2012 in General Commercial Litigation, with clients saying "he is a very imaginative trial strategist and has a sixth sense for the evidence and arguments that will be appealing and persuasive to lay jurors." Other clients describe him as “energetic and sophisticated,” "a good strategic thinker," and a “clever, hardworking, and trustworthy trial lawyer” with “a robust reputation for a range of general commercial disputes.” Licensed in California, New York, and the District of Columbia, and with experience handling cases in state and federal courts in many different jurisdictions around the country, Mike has a truly national practice.

While he is best known as a top trial lawyer for all types of complex cases, Mike is often sought out to assist law firms with their most sensitive matters. Mike was recognized by the Daily Journal as a Top Professional Responsibility Lawyer two years in a row, and by the American Lawyer as a Trailblazer for his work defending law firms. He is certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law and was appointed to ACTL’s Legal Ethics and Professionalism Committee with the mandate “to advance, improve and promote ethical standards and professionalism in the trial bar in all its aspects in both the United States and Canada."

Mike is a leader within the Los Angeles legal community. He has served as president of the board of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, on the State Committee for Southern California of the ACTL, and on the Executive Committee of the Litigation Section for the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

Chambers Review

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Law Firm Defense - USA - Nationwide
1
Band 1

Michael McNamara has attained a formidable reputation for his advocacy skills, with an impressive track record in defending clients in high stakes trial and arbitration settings.


Litigation: General Commercial - California
2
Band 2

Michael McNamara focuses his practice on the representation of leading law firms in cases concerning allegations of malpractice, fraud and professional negligence.

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