Michael E. McCarthy

Michael McCarthy advises clients facing consumer class actions and mass arbitrations nationwide. He represents industry-leading companies across a range of sectors, including apparel, automotive, electronics, financial services, home appliances, personal care products, retail, and video games.

Michael also handles complex commercial litigation, entertainment litigation, and appellate matters. His work and client service have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, The Legal 500, and The Best Lawyers in America. He is frequently asked to speak and write about class action, mass arbitration, and complex litigation strategies.

Michael regularly volunteers his time for pro bono matters, including asylum, convention against torture, and special immigrant juvenile claims.

Concentrations

•Consumer class actions
•Consumer protection litigation
•Product defect litigation
•False advertising
•Unfair and deceptive trade practices
•Complex commercial litigation
•Financial institutions litigation
•Entertainment litigation
•Construction litigation
•Trials
•Appellate

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Benchmark Litigation, “40 & Under - U.S. Edition,” 2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2022-2025
•Dispute Resolution General Commercial Disputes, 2022-2025
•'Rising Star,' 2022-2024 Dispute Resolution Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action - Defense: Consumer Products (Including Tobacco), 2022-2025
•'Next Generation Partners,' 2025
•'Rising Star,' 2022-2024
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation, “40 & Under Hot List,” 2022-2024
•Team Member, Law360 “Products Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” Tier 1 Ranking, “Mass Torts/Class Actions - Defendants,” 2021
•Team Member, Chambers “Chambers USA Guide” Nationwide Ranking, “Product Liability: Consumer Class Actions,” 2022