Atty. Michael Pines
Michael Pines is a former insurance company attorney who has also represented major corporations such as Pepsi Cola and Arrowhead Water. He has also represented real estate developers and various HMOs and has handled medical malpractice cases filed against doctors, dentists and pharmaceutical companies.
Automobile Accidents & More Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Michael Pines at a Glance
Michael Pines is a President based in San Diego, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Michael Pines Apc. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, San Francisco (J.D., 1987) and University of California (B.A. Political, 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Association for Justice Consumer Attorneys of San Diego Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Consumer Attorneys of California. Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Pines
- Michael Pines is a former insurance company attorney who has also represented major corporations such as Pepsi Cola and Arrowhead Water
- He has also represented real estate developers and various HMOs and has handled medical malpractice cases filed against doctors, dentists and pharmaceutical companies
- While he was an insurance attorney, Michael learned from behind the scenes how insurance companies work and how they decide how much to pay injured people
- Now that he works against insurance companies, Michael's inside knowledge has resulted in significant benefits to his clients injured in car accidents
- Michael knows the entire range of benefits that insurance companies are willing to pay if legal arguments are presented correctly and losses are assigned
- On a personal note, Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1957 and later grew up in the Southern states of Kentucky, Tennessee and Louisiana
- When Michael was 14, he had to cope with the tragic loss of his father, but his determination and work ethic kept him strong
- While attending college at the University of Irvine, Michael worked full time at a grocery store to pay his bills yet still graduated in less than three years
- He then received a rull scholarship to go to the Hastings School of Law at the University of California in San Francisco - consistently recognized as one of the nation's best law schools
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Pines's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Pines handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Car Accidents in San Diego
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael Pines is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →
Wrongful Death in San Diego
Michael Pines is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in San Diego
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.
Michael Pines is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Product Liability in San Diego
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
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 Diego 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 Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-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 Diego Choose Michael Pines
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 Pines's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Pines 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.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Michael Pines can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Michael Pines 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 Pines Handles in San Diego
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael Pines directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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