Atty. Michael Joseph Cummins

Atty. Michael Joseph Cummins

Michael Joseph Cummins is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime, transportation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Golden Gate University in 1985, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Cummins at a glance

Michael Joseph Cummins is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Gibson Robb & Lindh LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D., 1996) and Golden Gate University (B.S. Summa, 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Joseph Cummins is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime, transportation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Golden Gate University in 1985, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Michael practices at Gibson Robb & Lindh LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Cummins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph Cummins 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.

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Employment Law

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

Michael Joseph Cummins 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.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael Joseph Cummins is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Michael Joseph Cummins is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Francisco 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 Joseph Cummins

Where is Michael Joseph Cummins's law office located?
Michael Joseph Cummins's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Gibson Robb & Lindh LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Cummins handle?
Michael Joseph Cummins focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Joseph Cummins practiced law?
Michael Joseph Cummins has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael Joseph Cummins go to law school?
Michael Joseph Cummins earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Summa, 1985).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Cummins for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Joseph Cummins received?
Michael Joseph Cummins's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1996
B.S. Summa
Golden Gate University
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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