Michael B. Giaquinto
Michael B. Giaquinto is an Associate in the Los Angeles office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. His practice is primarily concentrated in the areas of toxic tort litigation, products liability and general civil litigation. Michael participates in all phases of litigation, including motions to dismiss, ex parte applications, summary judgment motions, trial preparation, and attendance at court hearings.
While completing his Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Michael expanded his legal acumen through a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Craig C. Richman and gaining extensive courtroom experience while working for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.
Professional affiliations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- The Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Member, Professionalism and Ethics Committee
- Central City Association
Community involvement
- Appointed Member, LCBA Access to Justice Committee
- Board Member, Southwestern School of Law Nickel Alumni Association
Practice areas
Education
J.D., Southwestern University School of Law (2010)
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in International Business Transactions
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Criminal Procedure
- Certified Clerk, Office of the District Attorney, Los Angeles County
- Judicial Clerk, Chambers of the Honorable Craig C. Richman
- Member, The Business Law Society (BLS)
B.S., Sacred Heart University, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Minor in Philosophy (2005)
Bar admissions
- California
- Washington, D.C.
Courts
- All California State Courts
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit)
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals