Atty. Michael J. Mason

Atty. Michael J. Mason

Michael Mason operates across multiple domains within the firm, focusing on construction law, business and commercial litigation, real estate ligation, and public and private construction claims and disputes. His clientele spans federal and local contractors, subcontractors, general business proprietors, real estate owners, commercial development teams, as well as landlords and tenants.

San Diego San Diego 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Mason at a glance

Michael J. Mason is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 2002) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1993). Active member of San Diego County Bar Associaton. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Mason operates across multiple domains within the firm, focusing on construction law, business and commercial litigation, real estate ligation, and public and private construction claims and disputes
  • His clientele spans federal and local contractors, subcontractors, general business proprietors, real estate owners, commercial development teams, as well as landlords and tenants
  • He is a passionate advocate for his clients, known for his keen ability to assess risks and foresee the broader implications of legal strategies
  • His effective communication skills with third parties enable him to efficiently achieve client objectives while prioritizing cost-effective outcomes

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Mason's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Mason 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 J. Mason is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael J. Mason is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael J. Mason is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Michael J. Mason is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Michael J. Mason is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 San Diego 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 J. Mason

Where is Michael J. Mason's law office located?
Michael J. Mason's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Mason handle?
Michael J. Mason focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael J. Mason practiced law?
Michael J. Mason has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Michael J. Mason go to law school?
Michael J. Mason earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Michael J. Mason for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 2002
B.B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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