Atty. Michael Keith Brisbin
Michael Keith Brisbin is a lawyer practicing life, health, disability & erisa and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from St.
Disability & ERISA & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Michael Keith Brisbin at a Glance
Michael Keith Brisbin is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, and health care. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California U.S. (1993). Educated at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1993) and St. Mary's College of California (B.A., 1984). Active member of Memberships & Affiliations Bar Association of San Francisco, school speaker program McGeorge School of Law, director St and Marys College Alumni Association: national president, 2000-2002 director, 1998-2003. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Keith Brisbin
- Michael Keith Brisbin is a lawyer practicing life, health, disability & erisa and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from St. Mary's College of California in 1984, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Michael practices at Wilson Elser in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Keith Brisbin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Keith Brisbin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Employment Law in San Francisco
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael Keith Brisbin is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Social Security Disability in San Francisco
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Michael Keith Brisbin is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →
Health Care Law in San Francisco
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael Keith Brisbin is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-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 San Francisco Choose Michael Keith Brisbin
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 Keith Brisbin's practice in the field of employment, ssd, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Keith Brisbin brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, ssd, and health care, Michael Keith Brisbin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Michael Keith Brisbin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Keith Brisbin Handles in San Francisco
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