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Michael Masuda
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Michael Masuda

5.0
4 reviews

584 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940

Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice, Construction Law and 94 more

About Michael Masuda

Mr. Masuda specializes in civil litigation, trial and appellate practice, arbitration and mediation. Mr. Masuda holds the highest rating, "AV”, from Martindale-Hubbell.

Services to Clients
Mr. Masuda has tried over 85 cases before juries and judges in both state and federal courts throughout California where he has obtained numerous million dollar plus verdicts and settlements, including a Daily Journal Top 100 Verdicts in 2009.
Professor of Law, Monterey College of Law, 1987—. Adjunct Professor, Chapman University, 1998-1999. He has also lectured at the University of California, Santa Cruz, California State University, Monterey Bay, and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; Coach to various high schools students in mock trials. Winner of the 2013 Lewis L. Fenton Award for Excellence In Advocacy by the Monterey County Bar Association and selected to the 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list.

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Michael Masuda got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Complex Litigation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Construction Law
  • Labor and Employment 6
    • Americans With Disabilities Act
    • Human Resources Law
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Wage and Hour Law
    • Whistleblower Litigation
    • Wrongful Termination
  • Harassment
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Contested Wills
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate 1
    • Easements
  • Quiet Title
  • Personal Injury 6
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Dog Bites
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Sexual Abuse
    • Slip and Fall
    • Wrongful Death
  • Torts 1
    • Negligence
  • Communications and Media 1
    • Libel, Slander and Defamation
  • Other 74
    • Employment Law
    • Insurance Law
    • Elder Abuse
    • Elder Rights
    • Civil Appeals
    • First Amendment Law
    • Freedom of Information
    • Freedom of Religion
    • Media and First Amendment
    • Contract Litigation
    • Defense Litigation
    • Federal Civil Litigation
    • Federal Litigation
    • Trial Practice
    • Age Discrimination in Employment
    • Confidentiality Agreements
    • Covenants Not To Compete
    • Employee Discipline
    • Employer Liability
    • Employment Arbitration
    • Employment Breach of Contract
    • Employment Civil Rights
    • Employment Claims
    • Employment Defense
    • Employment Disability Discrimination
    • Employment Discrimination
    • Employment Litigation
    • Employment Termination
    • Employment at Will
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Law
    • Fair Employment Practices
    • Negligent Hiring
    • Noncompete Litigation
    • National Origin Discrimination
    • Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Retaliatory Discharge
    • Title VII Discrimination
    • Wrongful Termination Defense
    • Contested Trusts and Estates
    • Fiduciary Litigation
    • Trust Litigation
    • Civil Liability
    • Intentional Torts
    • Tort Defense
    • Tort Liability
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Premises Security
    • Premises Liability Defense
    • Accidents
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Bodily Injury
    • Bus Accidents
    • Brain Injury
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Head Injury
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Injuries
    • Personal Injury Appeals
    • Personal Injury Defense
    • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
    • Psychological Injury
    • Rental Vehicle Litigation
    • School Bus Accidents
    • Severe Burns
    • Spinal Injury
    • Third Party Wrongful Death
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Negligence Defense
    • Defamation
    • Libel Defense
    • Libel and Slander
    • Media Libel

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Citizens for Hatton Canyon v. California Dept. of Transportation (2003) 112 Cal. App. 4th 835
    Becerra v. Gonzales (1995) 32 Cal. App. 4th 584
    Thorning v. Hollister School District (1992) 11 Cal. App. 4th 1598
    Geertz v. Ausonio (1992) 4 Cal. App. 4th 1363
    Hair v. State of California (1991) 2 Cal. App. 4th 321
    Ewing v. City of Carmel-By-The-Sea (1991) 234 Cal. App. 3d 1579
    Leonoff v. Monterey County Bd of Sup[ervisors (1990) 222 Cal. App 3d 1337
    Evans v. Eckelman (1990) 216 Cal. App. 3d 1609
    Capuccio, Inc. V. Harmon (1989) 208 Cal. App 3d 1496.
  • Pro Bono Services

    Alliance on Aging, Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey Film Commission, Habitat for Humanity and Kuumba Jazz Center.

  • Additional Links
    http://www.nheh.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, North Dakota
    1981, Minnesota
    1989, California
    1992, U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. District Courts, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    Monterey County and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations
    State Bar of California (Member, Sections on: Litigation
    Public Law)
    Northern California Association of Defense Counsel
    Defense Research Institute
    International Association of Defense Counsel.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of North Dakota
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    with distinction
    Other Education
    University of North Dakota
    Class of 1978
    B.A.
    with distinction

    University of California at Berkeley
    Class of 1984
    M.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1956
    Billings, Montana, September 25, 1956

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    Yes, Michael Masuda has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Michael Masuda offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation has 21 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Michael Masuda attended University of North Dakota.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation was established in 1928.

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