Founding Partner
Gregory Michael
the vision
Stepping Up
Gregory Michael is a co-founder of Michael Yamamoto LLP. He is dedicated to his clients, bettering the practice of law, and advancing liberty, both in and out of the courtroom.
Fighting for Justice
Overview And Experience
Practice-of-Law 2.0
Gregory Michael is a civil litigator focusing on complex litigation across a wide range of practice areas, including constitutional and civil rights cases, class actions, and business disputes. He has several years of experience leading high-profile matters against major institutions such as Google, the University of California, and numerous government entities throughout California.
Mr. Michael is widely respected for his sharp legal insight, strategic judgment, and professional advocacy. His work has resulted in significant victories at both the trial and appellate levels, including securing a high-value class action settlement on behalf of a former public university instructor accused of fraud, achieving a precedent-setting appellate ruling addressing police practices, and obtaining meaningful reforms to government policies and procedures.
Known for his innovative and creative approach to legal problem-solving, Mr. Michael develops arguments that push legal boundaries while remaining grounded in his clients’ objectives. His practice is focused on delivering practical, results-driven outcomes that create lasting impact.
Education:
Mr. Michael received his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, cum laude. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley.
Court Admissions:
Mr. Michael is licensed to practice law in California and Iowa. He is also admitted to the following federal courts:
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Northern District of California
- Eastern District of California
- Central District of California
- Southern District of California
Publication:
The New Plague: False Claims Liability Based on Inequitable Conduct During Patent Prosecution, 25 Fordham Intell. Prop .Media & Ent. L.J. 747 (2015)
