Attorney Profile

Michael A. Farbstein

Michael Farbstein

Farbstein & Blackman
411 Borel Avenue, Suite 425
San Mateo, CA 94402
Contact Contact Michael A. Farbstein
T: 650-554-6200
F: 650-554-6240

Visit: www.farbstein.com
Practice areas: General Litigation (100%)
Industry Groups: Employment And Litigation Sections Of The California State Bar

Profile

I am a career civil litigator, with extensive trial experience.  I regularly handle employment and business litigation for both companies and individuals, including discrimination, wage and hour and unfair competition claims.  I have handled over 200 professional liability claims in my career, including lawyers, accountants, home inspectors, brokers and contractors.  I also have substantial experience in personal injury matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, including seven figure exposures, resulting in successful settlements and verdicts. 

Selected to:

Northern California Super Lawyers 2009
Northern California Super Lawyers 2008

About Michael Farbstein

Admitted: 1982, California

Professional Webpage: www.farbstein.com/biomaf.html

Honors and Awards: AV rating, Martindale Hubbell, 1992
Bar/Professional Activity: Member, Bench-Bar Committee, San Mateo County Bar Association, 2008, Chairperson. Labor & Employment Section, San Mateo County Bar, 2000
Pro bono/Community Service: San Mateo County Bar, Labor & Employment Section Chairperson 2000-2005 San Mateo County Bar, member, Bench/Bar Committee 2008 , Chairperson, YoungLife Mid-Peninsula RegionPresident, San Mateo High School Drama Boosters
Verdicts and Settlements: Apolonio Solorio v. City of San Jose, et al.  represented the plaintiff in a civil rights action arising from 5 month incarceration before release.  Obtained jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff, which is currently on appeal in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals., 2008, American Mortgage Network v Loancity, et al (rep. defense/cross complainant, 6wk jury trial, unfair competition, verdict followed by appeal, end result: $0 for plaintiff, $100,000 recovered on cross complaint) Cappa v CrossTest, et al (rep. defense/cross complainant, employment/unfair competition, defense verdict/recovery on cross complaint for injuctive relief and $350,000 in fees, currently on appeal) Martinez v Terix (rep. plaintiff, wage and hour claim, full recovery after trial, including penalties and attorneys fees, judgment satisfied) Federal Insurance v Commercial Maintenance (defense, settled at trial for 7% of alleged damages); Recent settlements of note: Plaintiff: $510,000 (sexual harassment), $1,000,020 (personal injury), $500,000 (business litigation over software fees), $750,000 (wrongful death); Defense: many settlements in employment, personal injury and professional liability claims. 
Educational Background: University of Santa Clara, B.A.  General Humanities
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