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- Since 1987
- 39 yrs
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Michael A. Piazza represents clients in Irvine, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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Biography
About Michael A. Piazza
Mr. Michael A. Piazza is a lawyer practicing litigation, securities litigation, white collar criminal defense and 11 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from University of Minnesota L S, Minneapolis MN, and has been licensed for 39 years. Michael practices in Irvine, CA.
Credentials
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D. · 1987
University of Minnesota L S, Minneapolis MN Carleton College, Northfield MN
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Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New York Supreme Cou
2008 · ACTIVE
California
2005 · ACTIVE
Texas
1987 · ACTIVE
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Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni •Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association •Member, Orange County Bar Association
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The Litigation Counsel of America, 2008 Articles, Publications, & Lectures Articles •Co-Author, Insider Trading Enforcement is Getting Faster, More Aggressive, and More Sophisticated , Orange County Business Journal , April 2013 •Co-Author, Reverse Merger
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financial fraud. • SEC v. Conrad P. Seghers, WL 2661138 (N.D. Tex 2006)
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hedge fund fraud. • SEC v. J.B. Oxford, et al. (C.D. Cal 2005)
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investment advisor and broker/dealer fraud. In Private Practice • SEC v. Retail Pro, Inc., et al. Represented C-Level executive in securities fraud matter. • FTC v. Commerce Planet, Inc., et al. Represented C-Level executive in trade practice matter. • In
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securities class action. • EDS v. Computer Associates
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software dispute. • Ericsson v. Qualcomm
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patent infringement. • Crystal Semiconductor v. TriTech Semiconductor
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patent infringement. • Represented Southern California-based hedge fund and two individual fund managers targeted in a joint SEC, DOJ and Houston District Attorney investigation
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negotiated global settlement with no criminal charges. • Represented and obtained early plea deal for an individual involved in New York pension fund scandal (SEC, DOJ and New York Attorney General investigations). • Represented the former CFO of a multib
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Orange County Bar Association
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What areas of law does Michael A. Piazza practice?
Michael A. Piazza focuses on ADR, Business, Criminal Defense, General, and Government.
Where is Michael A. Piazza located?
Michael A. Piazza primarily serves clients in Irvine, California, with an office at 3161 Michelson Drive.
How experienced is Michael A. Piazza?
Michael A. Piazza has 39 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1987.
Is Michael A. Piazza a verified attorney?
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