Attorney - Michael A. O'Flaherty
Mike O'Flaherty is one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in the country approaching 200 jury trials to a verdict to his credit. His trial services and consultations are sought from individuals to publicly traded companies around the US. Mike has been a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates for 30 years, attaining its highest rank of "Diplomate." He has also been named Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year 1987 and Super Lawyer, 2009 and 2010.
Prior to becoming Of Counsel at Fonda & Fraser Mike was the Founder and Senior Trial Partner of: O'Flaherty, Abrahams & Carl, LLP, and various subsequent firms, the last of which was known as O'Flaherty, Cross & Ovando, LLP, 2002. In Mike's 35 year practice, he has tried cases related to breach of contract, elder and dependent adult abuse, employment discrimination, fraud, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, medical staff peer review, products liability, premises liability, severe injuries, sexual harassment, violations of public policy, wrongful death and wrongful termination. He advices clients in the entertainment, healthcare, insurance and manufacturing industries.
Education
University of California at Santa Barbara, B.A., 1969
Political Science/Anthropology, with honors
University of Southern California, J.D., 1972.
Member, Southern California Law Review
Admission to Practice
All Courts State of California, 1973
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 1985
Professional Organizations & Activities
Diplomate of American Board of Trial Advocates, 1980-Present
Capt., U.S. Army Reserve, 1970-1979
Member, the State Bar of California (Principal Referee, 1982-1987)
Panel of Arbitrators, Los Angeles Superior Court
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel Chairman, Industry Liaison, Benefits, and Public Relations Committees
Member, Northridge Hospital Medical Center Foundation Board, 1990 to present, Chairman of the Board, 1994, 1995
Member, Santa Marta Hospital Foundation Board, 1991 to 2001 Chairman of the Board, 1997, 1998
Publications
Author, Article Southern California Law Review, 1972
Author, Article No Easy Way Out, Verdict Magazine, 1998
Speaking Engagements
Numerous engagements as a lecturer/speaker on topics including Trial Practice, Medical Malpractice, and Health Care Risk Management.
Honors and Awards
University of California at Los Angeles, distinguished military graduate/U.S. Army ROTC
Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year, 1987 by O'Brien's Verdictum Juris
Defense Super Lawyer in 2009 by Super Lawyers Magazine
Peer review rating of "AV" with Martindale Hubbell.
