Founding attorney · J.D., M.B.A.
Micheal A. Thompson
An active trial lawyer since 1985, recognized for resolving complex cases that have produced numerous million dollar recoveries for his clients.
California State BarLicense No. 120424
Also licensed asReal Estate Broker
§ 01 · In the courtroom
35+Court and jury trials
600+Mediations and arbitrations
500+Depositions
2,500+Motions and court hearings
§ 02 · Education
Vallejo raised. UCLA trained in law and business.
UCLA School of Law and UCLA Anderson Graduate School of BusinessJuris Doctor and Master of Business Administration, earned simultaneously as one of 28 students admitted to the J.D./M.B.A. Program. Henry and Emma DeGarmo Scholarship recipient, founder of the J.D./M.B.A. Executive Barristers, and voted MBA of the Year by the National Black MBA Association, Los Angeles Chapter. Concentrated in tax, real estate, civil litigation and corporate law.
University of San FranciscoBachelor of Science in Economics. Member of Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, voted State and Western Regional Undergraduate of the Year by his peers, Tennis Team, and recipient of a Fellowship in Banking and Finance.
Hogan Senior High School, VallejoSenior Class Vice President. Attended public and private Catholic schools (St. Patrick's) in Vallejo.
§ 03 · Career
Your champion for justice.
BeforeTax and financeTax Auditor for the Internal Revenue Service, Tax Specialist with Coopers & Lybrand, and Tax Accountant with Price Waterhouse and Touche Ross. Law clerk at Los Angeles firms and the IBM Corporate Litigation Department.
1984MAT AssociatesFounded a consulting firm during the Los Angeles Olympic Games, preparing business plans and venture capital procurement for minority vendors seeking licenses from the Olympic Organizing Committee.
1985Beverly HillsOpened his law office in the ABC Entertainment Center on Avenue of the Stars, practicing Tax, Sports and Entertainment Law and representing professional athletes, musicians and entertainers.
1986VallejoExpanded the practice and opened a second office in his home town with Attorney Osby Davis, the former Mayor of Vallejo.
§ 04 · Recognition and service
On the bench, in the classroom, in the community.
1Judge Pro Tem, Solano County Superior CourtServed five years presiding over civil small claims actions.
2Adjunct Professor, Chapman UniversityTaught labor law in the Graduate MBA Program.
3Solano County Black Lawyers AssociationFormer President and one of the original founders. A longstanding member of the California Association of Black Lawyers and the National Bar Association.
4Outstanding Young Men in AmericaRecognized by the U.S. Jaycees, and by the Continental of Omegas Boys & Girls Club for professional achievement.
5Esquire Realty and Investment GroupFounding principal and owner, representing clients in real estate development, commercial and residential sales and acquisitions, and property management.
§ 05 · Affiliations, past or present
Consumer Attorneys of California/California Association of Black Lawyers/National Bar Association/Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association/Charles Houston Bar Association/California Public Defenders Association/Solano County Judicial Forum/
NAACP Economic Development Committee, Chair/Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce/Rotary Club/Lawyers in the Library Program/Bay Area Association of Real Estate Professionals/Christian Businessmen's Fellowship, Vallejo Chapter/
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