Atty. Michael E. McCarthy
Michael McCarthy advises clients facing consumer class actions and mass arbitrations nationwide. He represents industry-leading companies across a range of sectors, including apparel, automotive, electronics, financial services, home appliances, personal care products, retail, and video games.
Class Action Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 12+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. McCarthy at a Glance
Michael E. McCarthy is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at University of California, Irvine School of Law (J.D. Lead, 2014) and University of California at San Diego B.A. (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. McCarthy
- Michael McCarthy advises clients facing consumer class actions and mass arbitrations nationwide
- He represents industry-leading companies across a range of sectors, including apparel, automotive, electronics, financial services, home appliances, personal care products, retail, and video games
- Michael also handles complex commercial litigation, entertainment litigation, and appellate matters
- His work and client service have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, The Legal 500, and The Best Lawyers in America
- He is frequently asked to speak and write about class action, mass arbitration, and complex litigation strategies
- Michael regularly volunteers his time for pro bono matters, including asylum, convention against torture, and special immigrant juvenile claims
- Concentrations •Consumer class actions •Consumer protection litigation •Product defect litigation •False advertising •Unfair and deceptive trade practices •Complex commercial litigation •Financial institutions litigation •Entertainment litigation •Construction litigation •Trials •Appellate Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Benchmark Litigation, “40 & Under - U.S
- Edition,” 2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2022-2025 •Dispute Resolution General Commercial Disputes, 2022-2025 •'Rising Star,' 2022-2024 Dispute Resolution Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action - Defense: Consumer Products (Including Tobacco), 2022-2025 •'Next Generation Partners,' 2025 •'Rising Star,' 2022-2024 •Listed, Benchmark Litigation, “40 & Under Hot List,” 2022-2024 •Team Member, Law360 “Products Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” Tier 1 Ranking, “Mass Torts/Class Actions - Defendants,” 2021 •Team Member, Chambers “Chambers USA Guide” Nationwide Ranking, “Product Liability: Consumer Class Actions,” 2022
Practice Areas Explained
Michael E. McCarthy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. McCarthy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Personal Injury in Los Angeles
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 E. McCarthy is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael E. McCarthy is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Class Action in Los Angeles
Michael E. McCarthy is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Product Liability in Los Angeles
Michael E. McCarthy is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael E. McCarthy is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Michael E. McCarthy
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 E. McCarthy's practice in the field of personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. McCarthy brings 12+ 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 personal injury, business, and class action, Michael E. McCarthy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael E. McCarthy 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 E. McCarthy Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael E. McCarthy has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael E. McCarthy directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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