Atty. Michael A. Vasquez
A licensed attorney for over 35 years, Michael A. Vasquez focuses his practice on products liability, professional liability, and catastrophic injury matters.
Medical Malpractice And Healthcare Law & More Attorney · Serving Petaluma, CA · 41+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Michael A. Vasquez at a Glance
Michael A. Vasquez is a Senior Counsel based in Petaluma, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Marin County Bar Association •San Francisco Bar Association •Defense Research Institute •La Raza Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Petaluma, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Vasquez
- A licensed attorney for over 35 years, Michael A. Vasquez focuses his practice on products liability, professional liability, and catastrophic injury matters
- He has successfully defended hundreds of products liability cases, including asbestos cases involving catastrophic injuries and damages
- Mike is also known for his legal prowess in defending dentists, doctors, lawyers and real estate agents and brokers in professional liability suits, as well as non-products liability complex tort cases in California, Texas, Alaska, Hawaii and Tribal courts in Native American reservations
- Mike has arbitrated and mediated countless cases and has tried more than 50 cases to juries, including 13 trials to verdict
- An AV-rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, Mike has also been named a Northern California “Super Lawyer” numerous times by San Francisco Magazine
- Mike is additionally a published author in the areas of civil procedure and professional liability, and a member of the Marin County Bar Association, the San Francisco Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, and the La Raza Lawyers Association
- Community Honors & Recognitions •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell •Named a Northern California Super Lawyer (2006, 2014 - 2018, 2020 - 2021)
Practice Areas Explained
Michael A. Vasquez's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Vasquez handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Petaluma.
Medical Malpractice in Petaluma
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael A. Vasquez is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in Petaluma
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael A. Vasquez is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Product Liability in Petaluma
Michael A. Vasquez is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Health Care Law in Petaluma
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael A. Vasquez is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Petaluma
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Petaluma 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Petaluma Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Petaluma-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Petaluma Choose Michael A. Vasquez
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael A. Vasquez's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Vasquez brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability, Michael A. Vasquez can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Petaluma
A Petaluma-based practice means Michael A. Vasquez attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael A. Vasquez Handles in Petaluma
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