Atty. Michael Danko
Mike Danko earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, magna cum laude, and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Early in his career he worked for an internationally known Wall Street law firm, representing the nation’s leading financial institutions in high-stakes business litigation.
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Michael Danko is a Partner based in Redwood City, California, practforg at Danko Meredith Trial Lawyers. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and Washington (1984). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Actiand member of State Bar of California American Association for Justice Consumer Attorneys of California San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association San Mateo Trial Lawyers Association Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association. Serands clients in Redwood City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike Danko earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, magna cum laude, and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law
- Early in his career he worked for an internationally known Wall Street law firm, representing the nation’s leading financial institutions in high-stakes business litigation
- Mike found the work more lucrative than it was fulfilling
- Instead of protecting corporations, Mike wanted to help ordinary people
- So Mike turned to representing those who have suffered catastrophic injuries, and the families of those who have been killed, due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others
- Since then, he has earned for his clients hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and in judge and jury awards
- The awards have helped pay for ongoing medical treatment and care for the injured, and have served to compensate families for the loss of a loved one
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Redwood City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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