Michael Jaurigue

FOUNDER, SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY

Mike is a native Californian and has been practicing law for over 24 years. He graduated from UCLA with highest honors and received his J.D. from U.C. Berkeley School of Law. Mike formerly served in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to opening JLG, Mike worked for Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton. While at Sheppard Mullin, he represented several Fortune 100 companies. Mike opened his law firm with this cornerstone belief: everyone deserves great lawyers who care.

He has successfully negotiated over 500 million dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients and has been recognized several times as a “Rising Star” and most recently as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers and Los Angeles Magazine from 2019 – 2024 making him one of the most sought after attorneys in Los Angeles

Mike adores his wife Alex and their daughters. He believes in living life to the fullest, with a positive attitude, grateful heart, the right priorities, discipline, integrity, passion, and compassion.

Labor & Employment

Class Actions

Civil and Business Litigation

Consumer and Business Bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 11, 13)

Education

U.C. Berkeley School of Law
- J.D., 1999
- Honors and Awards
  - Amjur and Prosser Awards
University of California at Los Angeles, BA, Philosophy
- Honors and Awards
  - magna cum laude
  - Honors Collegium
  - Chancellor’s Service Award

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine
Pasadena Top Attorneys
USMC Series Honor Man

Bar and Trade Organizations

California Employment Lawyers Association, Member
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Member
American Association for Justice, Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
Southern California Bankruptcy Inns of Court, Member
San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Member
Pilipino American Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Member
United Mortgage Modifiers Association of America, Member

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