Michelle Annette Reinglass, ADR Attorney in Laguna Hills, California
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on ADR and Employment · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatMichelle A Reinglass Adr
Laguna Hills, CA
Practicing adr in Laguna Hills since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Michelle Annette Reinglass is a member based in Laguna Hills, CA. The practice focuses on ADR and Employment. Michelle has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michelle A Reinglass Adr. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Laguna Hills, CA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- ADR · Employment
- Handles ADR and Employment matters from Laguna Hills, CA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Michelle Annette Reinglass: Michelle Annette Reinglass is a member based in Laguna Hills, CA. The practice focuses on ADR and Employment. Michelle has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michelle A Reinglass Adr. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Michelle Annette Reinglass
Michelle concentrates on adr and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michelle handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR cases in Laguna Hills, California
Michelle takes adr matters in Laguna Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michelle agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Laguna Hills, California
Michelle takes employment matters in Laguna Hills, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michelle agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Michelle Annette Reinglass — Over 47 years of California adr experience
Michelle Annette Reinglass is a member based in Laguna Hills, CA. The practice focuses on ADR and Employment. Michelle has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michelle A Reinglass Adr. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Michelle Annette Reinglass is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and 1 other area of law. Michelle received a B.S. degree from Western State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 47 years. Michelle practices at Michelle A. Reinglass, ADR in Laguna Hills, CA.
How Michelle handles adr matters
Michelle Annette Reinglass is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and 1 other area of law. Michelle received a B.S. degree from Western State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 47 years. Michelle practices at Michelle A. Reinglass, ADR in Laguna Hills, CA.
Who Michelle represents
Michelle reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr and employment matters in Laguna Hills and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Michelle Annette Reinglass's legal education and bar admissions
Western State University
J.D. · 1978
Western State University
B.S. · 1977
Jurisdictions
Michelle's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
2005 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1989 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1981 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1979 · ACTIVE
California
1979 · ACTIVE
Michelle studied at J.D. in Western State University and B.S. in Western State University.
Law school and academic background
Michelle completed J.D. in Western State University and B.S. in Western State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michelle runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Michelle Annette Reinglass
Michelle has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Michelle's professional memberships and bar associations
in The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, 2006
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Named by Los Angeles Magazine as one of California's "Super Lawyers," 2004-2012, including one of the top 100 lawyers of Southern California, top 50 women lawyers, and top 50 Orange County Lawyers
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Appointed to the U.S. District Court Attorney Settlement Officer Panel, 2011. Recognized by The Daily Journal as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California" in 2001, one of the "Top Female Litigators" in 2002-2005, 2009, as well as one of
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Ms. Reinglass has for several consecutive years made it to the list of "The Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers®, including "Orange County Best Lawyers Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year" for 2012. Ms. Reinglass has authored numerous leg
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"You're Served, What to do When Served with Subpoena," O.C. Psychological Association, 1994
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Attorneys Fees, CAOC, 1999
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Arbitrations, CAOC, 2001
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"Arbitration after Circuit City and Armendariz," OCBA Labor and Employment Section, 2001
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"To Arbitrate or Litigate," CAALA, 2001
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"Depositions and Discovery Quicksand," CAALA Advocate Magazine, 2002
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Bi-monthly column on employment law, trial advocacy, and related topics for the Los Angeles Daily Journal, 2001-2006
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ABTL, "Removal & Remand: Real or Sham Defendants?," January 2006
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"Mediation Confidentiality," CAALA 2007
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"Navigating Arbitration in Employment Cases," CAALA Advocate Magazine, 2007
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"Mandatory Retirement: Greener Pastures?," LACBA Senior Lawyer Guide, 2008. "Presenting Your Client at Trial in an Employment Case," CAOC Forum Magazine, 2008
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"A Lesson About Settlements," Los Angeles Daily Journal, 2012
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"What the NFL Teaches Us About Mediation," CAALA Advocate Magazine, 2011
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Co-Author: "Wrongful Termination and Employment Discrimination Program Update, Rutter Group/CJA, 1995
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"Harassment," Chapter 10, California Practice Guide Employment Litigation, The Rutter Group, 2001
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"The Intake Process, Investigation, Preparation, and Filing of a Harassment Claim," Chapter 3, Litigating the Workplace Harassment Case, American Bar Association, 2010
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"Mediating Your Employment Case - Sooner or Later?," CAALA Advocate Magazine, 2010. She also serves on the Editorial Advisory Board and continues to write articles for Matthew Bender's Labor and Employment Bulletin. Ms. Reinglass is a frequent speaker, pa
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Oral Advocacy Workshops, 1988, 1990 and Evidence for Business Lawyers, 1990
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College of Trial and Advocacy, 1989-1991
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1989-1992, 1995
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Orange County Bar Association. Advisor, Action Guide on Establishing Good Client Relations, California Continuing Education of the Bar, 1990
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Lecturer, Law and Motion Seminar, California State Bar Convention, 1990-1991
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Surviving Attorneys Fees Disputes, 1993-1994
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Chairman and Delegate, Central District Delegation to 9th Circ. Judicial Conference, 1993-1995, 2002-2004
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California Continuing Education of the Bar
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Rutter Group/CJA Tort Litigation Program, "Wrongful Termination, Employment Discrimination," January 1995
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Rutter Group/ CJA Litigation Program, "Employment Law," 1996-2001
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Rutter Group, Civil Procedure Before Trial, 1998-2007
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ABA, Employment Discrimination, 2004
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CEB, Mediation & Arbitration Practice, 2005
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OCBA, Mediations & Arbitrations, 2005
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Ventura County Trial Lawyers Case Updates, 2005-2006
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CAOC, Trials, 2006
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CEB, "Sexual Harassment Prevailing & Dealing With," 2006
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LACBA Labor & Employment Law Symposium: "Objection! Recurring Evidentiary Issues in Employment Litigation"
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2006
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CAALA, "Hot Topics in Employment," 2007
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CAALA, Arbitrations, 2007
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CAOC, Women's Caucus, 2008
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CAOC, Gender Bias, 2008
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OCBA, Solo, Small Practices, 2008
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SCMA, Cross-Cultural Mediations, 2008
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League of Women's Voters, Independence of Judiciary, 2008
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NELA, Annual Conference, 2009
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California State Bar Labor & Employment Section, "EPLI Insurance Issues," 2009 and 2011
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AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, 2010
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CAOC SeminarWeb, "How to Handle being Bitten by Bias in the Trenches," 2011
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ABOTA, "Masters in Opening Statements and Closing Arguments," 2011
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Lorman Education Services, "California Expedited Jury Trials," 2011, California State Bar Labor & Employment Section Annual Meeting, "Ethics in Employment Mediation" and "Use of Liability Experts in Harassment Litigation," 2011
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CELA Annual Conference, "Social Media Experience - Panel on Privacy, Investigations & Ethics," 2011
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SCMA Annual Fall Conference, "Developing Your Mediation Practice," 2011
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CAOC Annual Convention, "Step Lively! Severance Agreements, Employment, Disability and Subpoenas," 2011
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Dorsey & Whitney, "A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy, 2012. Member: American Board of Trial Advocates
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Association of Business Trial Lawyers
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California Employment Lawyers Association (Chairperson, 2005-2007)
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California Women Lawyers
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Fellow, College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
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Consumer Attorneys of California
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CAOC Women's Caucus
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Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Labor & Employment)
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National Employment Lawyers Association
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Orange County Bar Association (President, 1993
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Treasurer, 1991
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Secretary 1990
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Member, Board of Directors, 1984-1989
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Sections on: Labor and Employment
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Alternative Dispute Resolution)
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Chairman, Business Litigation Section, 1989)
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OCBA Labor & Employment Section
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OCBA ADR Section
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Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1987-1989)
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State Bar of California
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Volunteers in Parole (Chair, Advisory Committee, 1990-1991)
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Locations
Michelle Annette Reinglass's office in Laguna Hills
Michelle's primary office is at 23161 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 340, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Michelle A Reinglass Adr
23161 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 340
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Client reviews of Michelle Annette Reinglass — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Michelle Annette Reinglass — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michelle usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michelle charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michelle will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Laguna Hills, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michelle
Michelle discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michelle confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michelle's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michelle Annette Reinglass
How much does it cost to hire Michelle for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michelle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michelle offer a free consultation?
Michelle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Michelle's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in California typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michelle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michelle take my case if I'm outside Laguna Hills?
Michelle is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michelle will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Michelle?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michelle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michelle accepting new adr clients right now?
Michelle's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving Laguna Hills, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Michelle handles adr matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.
- Laguna Hills319 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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