Atty. Michael James Carroll

Atty. Michael James Carroll

Michael James Carroll is a lawyer practicing air quality & climate change, energy, infrastructure project siting & defense and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (949) 792-4697 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael James Carroll at a glance

Michael James Carroll is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1989) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael James Carroll is a lawyer practicing air quality & climate change, energy, infrastructure project siting & defense and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michael practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Carroll's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael James Carroll is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Michael James Carroll is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Michael James Carroll is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Costa Mesa 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Costa Mesa or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Carroll

Where is Michael James Carroll's law office located?
Michael James Carroll's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Latham & Watkins LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Carroll handle?
Michael James Carroll focuses on employment, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael James Carroll practiced law?
Michael James Carroll has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael James Carroll go to law school?
Michael James Carroll earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Michael James Carroll for a consultation?
You can contact Michael James Carroll directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1989
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.