Atty. Michael Jonathan Partos
Michael J. Partos is a partner at WSHB’s Glendale office, where he focuses his practice on products liability, subrogation, business litigation, D&O and E&O claims, insurance litigation, general liability defense, toxic torts, maritime, legal malpractice, employment and construction litigation.
Product Liability & More Attorney · Serving Glendale, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jonathan Partos at a Glance
Michael Jonathan Partos is a Partner based in Glendale, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Northern and Southern Di (1990). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships American Bar Association California Bar Association Los Angeles Bar Association Marine Insurance Association of Seattle. Serves clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jonathan Partos
- Michael J. Partos is a partner at WSHB’s Glendale office, where he focuses his practice on products liability, subrogation, business litigation, D&O and E&O claims, insurance litigation, general liability defense, toxic torts, maritime, legal malpractice, employment and construction litigation
- Michael has handled complex litigation matters for more than 30 years and has successfully prepared and tried many cases to verdict in the state and federal courts of Los Angeles County, Ventura County, San Diego County, Placer County, the Central District of California and the Southern District of California
- Michael has successfully represented clients on writs and appeals to the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, the Second District Court of Appeal and the California Supreme Court
- Michael serves as a volunteer commercial dispute arbitrator for the Los Angeles County Bar Association
- He also volunteers for a number of civic and community causes, including the South Pasadena Public Schools
- Credentials Newsroom News •New Defined Equity Partners Celebrated at WSHB as 2023 Begins Firm News, 1.9.23 •California Targets Gun Owners as Legislators Attempt to Push Gun Liability Insurance Requirement Through the Legislature Article, 9.10.22 •First Fatality Collision Between Self-Driving Vehicle and Pedestrian Marks The Beginning of a New Era of Litigation and Insurance Issues Article, 3.21.18 Publications •City Not Liable for Park Visitor Shot and Killed in Parking Lot Case Updates, 11.29.23 •Rams Football Fan Learns that, In Order to Score in Court, He Must Establish Both Negligence and Causation Case Updates, 8.1.23 •Contractual Indemnitee Without AI Status Unable to Sue Contractor Insurer for Defense, Despite CGL Policy Clause Case Updates, 4.12.23 •Proposition 65 Amendments: Who is Impacted and How to Comply in an Era of Regulatory Change Publications, 3.26.17 •Proposition 65 - Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 - Regulatory Update regarding Bisphenol A Publications, 2.13.17 Community Community Activities •Los Angeles County Bar Association, Volunteer Commercial Dispute Arbitrator •South Pasadena Public Schools, Volunteer In the News •City Not Liable for Park Visitor Shot and Killed in Parking Lot •Rams Football Fan Learns that, In Order to Score in Court, He Must Establish Both Negligence and Causation •WSHB Scores a Knockout Victory in Assault Case Against Celebrity's Security Guard •Contractual Indemnitee Without AI Status Unable to Sue Contractor Insurer for Defense, Despite CGL Policy Clause Honors & Recognitions •Named a Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine (2017)
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Jonathan Partos's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jonathan Partos handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Glendale.
Personal Injury in Glendale
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.
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Employment Law in Glendale
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Jonathan Partos is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Glendale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Workers Compensation in Glendale
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Product Liability in Glendale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Glendale
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 Glendale 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.
Glendale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Glendale-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 Glendale Choose Michael Jonathan Partos
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 Jonathan Partos's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jonathan Partos brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Northern and Southern Di, Michael Jonathan Partos can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, Michael Jonathan Partos can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Glendale
A Glendale-based practice means Michael Jonathan Partos 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 Jonathan Partos Handles in Glendale
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