Atty. Michael N. Hirota
Michael Hirota is a partner in WSHB’s El Segundo office, part of the firm’s Los Angeles presence, serving clients throughout Southern California. He focuses his practice on professional liability and employment defense; defending professional, corporate, and individual clients from errors and omissions, labor and employment, and wage and hour claims in both state and federal court.
Cybersecurity And Data Privacy & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 15+ Years Experience
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About Michael N. Hirota at a Glance
Michael N. Hirota is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wood Smith Henning Berman Llp. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, health care, and internet. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 2008). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael N. Hirota
- Michael Hirota is a partner in WSHB’s El Segundo office, part of the firm’s Los Angeles presence, serving clients throughout Southern California
- He focuses his practice on professional liability and employment defense
- defending professional, corporate, and individual clients from errors and omissions, labor and employment, and wage and hour claims in both state and federal court
- Michael also handles cybersecurity and data privacy matters, including data breach class actions, tech litigation, breach response cases, and state/federal enforcement of data privacy statutes
- He has represented and counseled clients throughout all stages of litigation, from pre-filing through trial
- Michael has extensive experience representing defending professional and employer clients in a variety of non-traditional forums, achieving positive results before the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the California Labor Commissioner, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, and the California State Bar Court
- In his free time, Michael is an avid Japanese taiko drummer and is active in the Japanese-American community
- Newsroom News •Powerhouse Trial Partner Frances O’Meara Joins WSHB Firm News, 7.19.22 In the News •Powerhouse Trial Partner Frances O’Meara Joins WSHB
Practice Areas Explained
Michael N. Hirota's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael N. Hirota handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Medical Malpractice in Los Angeles
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael N. Hirota is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Health Care Law in Los Angeles
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael N. Hirota is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
Internet & Cyber Law in Los Angeles
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Michael N. Hirota is one of 17,826 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Michael N. Hirota
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 N. Hirota's practice in the field of medical malpractice, employment, health care, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael N. Hirota brings 15+ 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 medical malpractice, employment, and health care, Michael N. Hirota can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael N. Hirota 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 N. Hirota Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael N. Hirota has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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