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Michael Francis Ball

Michael Francis Ball

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7647 N. Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93720

Litigation, primarily Professional Liability Defense, Medical Malpractice and 6 more

About Michael Francis Ball

Michael Francis Ball is a lawyer practicing litigation, primarily professional liability defense, medical malpractice and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from University of Miami in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Michael practices at McCormick Barstow LLP in Fresno, CA.

Michael Francis Ball (Fresno, California)

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Champion Badge Platinum

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Michael Francis Ball got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Civil Practice
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Nursing Home Litigation
  • Other 5
    • primarily Professional Liability Defense
    • Physician Administrative Defense
    • Medical Products Liability and General Negligence
    • Elder Abuse
    • Torts and Premises Liability

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    McCormick Barstow LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Reported Cases: J
    ro v. Han, 2019, Fresno Superior Court No. 17CECG01813
    Doe v. Lopez, 2017, Fresno Superior Court No. 14CECG03646MWS
    Caruso v. Pham, 2013, Fresno Superior Court No. 12CECG01086
    Anwar v. State of California, CDCR, 2012, Madera Superior Court No. MCV034056
    Gehrke v. CMP, 2011, Fresno Superior Court No. 09CECG03794
    DRF Stankovic v. Meagher, 2010, Los Angeles (Glendale) Superior Court No. EC 044877
    Jimmeye v. Eustermann, 2010, Kings Superior Court No. 07C 0266
    Yocum v. Shantharam, 2009, Fresno Superior Court No. 08CECG02228
    Vildosola v. Saavedra, 2006, Fresno Superior Court No. 03 CE CG 02573
    Crisp v. CVGH, 2004, Kings County Superior Court No. 03 C 0273
    Hood v. Billys, 2003, Tulare Superior Court No. 01-197451
    Mousey v. Zuniga, 2003, Fresno Superior Court No. 654977-8
    Salazar v. Buxton, 2002, Kern Superior Court No. 243223
    Flowers v. CalFarm, 2002, Tulare County Superior Court No. 00-0190410
    Wilder v. Tran, 2002, Kern County Superior Court No. 241600
    Howard v. Shariatmadari, 2002, Kern Superior Court No. 243566
    Bucio v. Brown, 2001, Fresno Superior Court No. 651122-4
    Parksion v. Madera Hospital, 2001, Madera Superior Court No. CV07738
    Cappelletty v. Wild Waters, 2001, Fresno Superior Court Limited C00000298-0

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, California
    1985, Illinois
    Memberships

    Associations

    Mr. Ball is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), a fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), having served as President of the San Joaquin Valley Chapter (2009-2010) and on the Board of Directors of CAL-ABOTA, 2009-2011. He is also a member of the California Medical-Legal Committee, the Board of Directors of the California Society for Healthcare Risk Management (2004-2010, 2008-2009 President, 2011-2023), the California Academy of Attorneys for Health Care Professionals, the Northern California Association of Defense Counsel, and the Professional Liability Defense Federation. He is also a Senior fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Ball has served on the Board of Directors of the Fresno County Young Lawyers Association and is an active member of the Fresno County Bar Association. Currently, he is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Litigation, Trial Practice and Health Care Sections of the American Bar Association.

    Bar Fellowship
    American Bar Foundation; Litigation Counsel of America.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Law
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Miami
    Class of 1981
    A.B.
    English and Economics

    University of Miami
    Class of 1981
    A.B.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Coaching youth sports. Member, WASC (Western Association of Schools & Colleges) Steering Committee for San Joaquin Memorial High School. Member, Catholic Professional and Business Club, Fresno.

Michael Francis Ball

Partner at McCormick Barstow LLP
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7647 N. Fresno StreetFresno, CA 93720U.S.A.

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