Atty. Michael Burgis

Atty. Michael Burgis

Michael Burgis, Esq. is a knowledgeable and aggressing trial attorney who obtains maximum results for the injured. Mr.

Sherman Oaks Sherman Oaks 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Burgis at a glance

Michael Burgis is a Member based in Sherman Oaks, California, practicing at Michael Burgis & Associates, P.C.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Economics, 2003). Serands clients in Sherman Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Burgis, Esq. is a knowledgeable and aggressing trial attorney who obtains maximum results for the injured
  • Mr. Burgis' current focus is workers' compensation and employment law, but his practice also includes handling personal injury cases
  • A California native, Mr. Burgis earned a B.S. degree in Economics with a minor in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2003
  • In 2008, Me
  • Burgis earned his J.D. from Southwestern Law School and was admitted to the California Bar
  • He quickly proved to be a top trial attorney, setting settlement and trial records, and was first named a Top Attorney in 2010 by Pasadena Magazine
  • Mr. Burgis has obtained numerous seven-figure and 100% disability award for his clients and has successfully argued hundreds of cases before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
  • He has even had the rare and distinct honor of successfully arguing in front of the California Court of Appeals on a 100% permanent disability claim
  • With his extensive knowledge of the law, coupled with innovative strategies, Mr. Burgis has dedicated himself to improving the lives of the injured and their families, and the Law Offices of Michael Burgis & Associates, P.C. strive to bring "Recovery for the injured"

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Burgis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Burgis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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 Burgis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael Burgis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael Burgis is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Michael Burgis is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Sherman Oaks 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Burgis

Where is Michael Burgis's law office located?
Michael Burgis's law practice is located in Sherman Oaks, California. The firm is Michael Burgis & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Burgis handle?
Michael Burgis focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Burgis practiced law?
Michael Burgis has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Michael Burgis go to law school?
Michael Burgis earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Economics, 2003).
How can I contact Michael Burgis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 2008
B.A. Economics
University of California at Los Angeles
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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