Michelle A. Birtja
PartneratWood Smith Henning Berman Llp
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing general in Los Angeles since 2011.
- 15+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Michelle A. Birtja is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Internet. Michelle has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood Smith Henning Berman Llp.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- General · Health Care · Internet
- Handles General, Health Care, and Internet matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michelle A. Birtja: Michelle A. Birtja is a partner based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Internet. Michelle has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood Smith Henning Berman Llp.
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About Michelle A. Birtja
Michelle Birtja is a partner at WSHB's El Segundo office, where she represents clients across Southern California in complex civil litigation, with a particular focus on medical malpractice defense. In addition to her litigation experience, Michelle is a member of the firm's Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Team, advising clients on matters related to data protection and cybersecurity compliance.
Michelle attended Western State University College of Law, graduating in 2011 with an Exemplary Public Service Award and a Criminal Justice Center Award. While at Western, Michelle was selected for the Year One Honors Program (reserved for students in the top 10% of their class) and received the Witkin Award for Excellence (the highest grade) in Criminal Procedure. During law school, she was a judicial extern for the Honorable Joseph F. De Vanon and a certified law clerk for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where she adjudicated a misdemeanor jury trial and over 25 preliminary hearings.
Prior to law school, Michelle graduated with Distinguished Honors from Whittier College with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Philosophy. While in college, she was chosen to attend Royal Holloway, University of London, and completed coursework in History.
Newsroom
News
•Eleven WSHB Attorneys Elected Into Partnership
Newsroom, 1.16.20
•17 WSHB Lawyers Honored as 2019's Rising Stars
Newsroom, 7.23.19
•WSHB Announces Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Practice
Newsroom, 6.26.14
Publications
•California Court to Reinforce MICRA's Reach in Medical Negligence Claims Against Health Care Providers
Case Updates, 5.19.26
•When Good Deeds Go Punished: The Risks Practitioners Face When Assisting Patients in Litigation
Publications, Professional Times Magazine, 6.25.18
In the News
•California Court to Reinforce MICRA's Reach in Medical Negligence Claims Against Health Care Providers
•Victory in Hip Revision Surgery Medical Malpractice Arbitration
•Eleven WSHB Attorneys Elected Into Partnership
•17 WSHB Lawyers Honored as 2019's Rising Stars
Honors & Recognitions
•Super Lawyers Magazine Southern California "Rising Star” (2019 - 2026)
•Top-rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Los Angeles, California
Credentials
Education
Western State University College of Law
J.D. · 2011
Whittier College
B.A. · 2008
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
California
2011 · ACTIVE
Locations
Office locations
Wood Smith Henning Berman Llp
401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1070
Los Angeles, CA 90024-3702
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What areas of law does Michelle A. Birtja practice?
Michelle A. Birtja focuses on General, Health Care, Internet, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.
Where is Michelle A. Birtja located?
Michelle A. Birtja primarily serves clients in Los Angeles, California, with an office at 401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1070.
How experienced is Michelle A. Birtja?
Michelle A. Birtja has 15 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2011.
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