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.
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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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- 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
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Michael E. McCarthy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. McCarthy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael E. McCarthy is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Michael E. McCarthy is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Michael E. McCarthy is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael E. McCarthy is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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.
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