Mr. Michael S. Eisenbaum
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Experience:
35 years
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English
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21700 Oxnard Street
Suite 1950
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Office Hours
Monday - Friday8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Other Locations
555 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 300
Redwood City, CA 94065
Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP
About Michael
Michael Eisenbaum is the Managing Partner of Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP and has a diversified practice which includes extensive litigation experience. He has successfully represented hundreds of individuals and businesses in the areas of premises liability, contract liability and enforcement, construction defect, product liability, professional liability, personal injury and property damage litigation.
Mr. Eisenbaum’s expertise includes handling a variety of civil lawsuits from inception through trial and appeal, dealing with the duties of landowners, business owners, heavy equipment operators, and private security companies. He also litigates cases involving various forms of property damage arising out of soil movement, fire, and other causes. In addition, he represents insurance brokers with respect to errors and omissions claims.
Mr. Eisenbaum obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1990 from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he was a member of the Pepperdine Law Review. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Colorado State University in 1987. He grew up in Denver, Colorado.
He was admitted to the California Bar in 1990, and is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Mr. Eisenbaum’s expertise includes handling a variety of civil lawsuits from inception through trial and appeal, dealing with the duties of landowners, business owners, heavy equipment operators, and private security companies. He also litigates cases involving various forms of property damage arising out of soil movement, fire, and other causes. In addition, he represents insurance brokers with respect to errors and omissions claims.
Mr. Eisenbaum obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1990 from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he was a member of the Pepperdine Law Review. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Colorado State University in 1987. He grew up in Denver, Colorado.
He was admitted to the California Bar in 1990, and is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
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Experience
Managing Partner
Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP
Present
Woodland Hills, CA
Admission
California
1990
Education
Colorado State University
Bachelors (Political Science)
1987
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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State Bar of California
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San Fernando Valley Bar Association
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Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (The CLM) | Member, Property Committee and Webinar Development Committee
Honors / Awards
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Pepperdine Law Review1989-1990
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Dean’s Merit Scholarship Pepperdine University School of Law1989-1990
Notable Work
Cases
Joanne Taylor, et al. v. Gene Watson Construction, Inc.
Successfully negotiated a dismissal for a crane company in a wrongful death action filed in Bakersfield, California by the family of the deceased.
Following a three-week jury trial, Gray•Duffy, LLP secured a complete defense verdict on September 30, 2022, for Eurocon Group Inc., a Los Angeles-based construction company, in a subrogation claim brought by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (“Nationwide”). In the action, Nationwide claimed Eurocon Group failed to evaluate and address dangerous conditions of a water heater during a 2012 remodel of the policyholder’s restaurant. This allegedly led to a May 2016 fire which caused Nationwide’s policyholder to incur property damage and related damage in the amount of $2.3 million. Managing Partner Michael Eisenbaum and Partner Michelle MacDonald represented Eurocon Group in the Orange County Superior Court. “Despite Nationwide’s attempts to place blame on Eurocon Group for the fire, we were able to convincingly prove through expert testimony and other evidence that our client met the standard of care during the remodel,” commented Eisenbaum. “We appreciate the jury saw through the plaintiff’s baseless claims and returned a swift 12-0 verdict finding that our client was not negligent.” The case is Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company v. Eurocon Group, Inc., Water Heating Technologies Corporation dba American Standard, Calentadores de América S.A. de C.V., et al. As the prevailing party, Gray•Duffy is seeking an award for significant costs incurred in defending against the lawsuit.
Publications
“High Bar For Litigators Who Want to Compel In-Person Depositions” Claims Journal November
2021
“Upgrade Your Remote Litigation Skills” CLM Magazine August
2021
“Defending a Contractor’s Never-Ending Liability” Construction Claims Spring
2021
“Subcontractors Beware: Understand Your Liability and Defense Obligations in Contracts” Professional Builder July
2020
"Making It Clear: There is confusion with California’s Right to Repair Act“ Construction Today December
2018
"Corporate Protections: Are they Illusory for the Small Business Owner?“ California CEO July
2018
"Best Methods for Setting Aside a Default Judgment“ Claims Journal October
2017
“Documenting a Defense Against E&O Claims” Risk Management October
2014
"How’s Your Judge?" The Recorder July
2013
"Claiming Victory" Risk & Insurance magazine July
2013
“Read My Lips: How Plaintiffs Behave at Trial Can Foretell How Juries will React to their Testimony at Trial Best’s Review June
2011
“Is the Business Owner Safe from Civil Liability for Third-Party Criminal Activity on Your Premises?” January
2006
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Gray, Duffy, Eisenbaum & Lee, LLP Highlights
Accident & Injury, Real Estate, Business, Legal Malpractice, Car Accident, Personal Injury, Banking & Finance, Insurance, Public Law, Federal Appellate Practice
Firm Size:
18
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English
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