Michael S. Eisenbaum

Managing Partner

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.

Professional Affiliations

State Bar of California
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (The CLM) – Member, Property Committee and Webinar Development Committee

Recognition and Awards

Southern California Super Lawyers
Pepperdine Law Review 1989-1990
Dean’s Merit Scholarship, Pepperdine University School of Law 1989-1990

Legal Writings, Articles and Publications

Article: “High Bar For Litigators Who Want to Compel In-Person Depositions”
Published: Claims Journal
November 2021
Article: “Upgrade Your Remote Litigation Skills”
Published: CLM Magazine
August 2021
Article: “Defending a Contractor’s Never-Ending Liability”
Published: Construction Claims
Spring 2021
Article: “Subcontractors Beware: Understand Your Liability and Defense Obligations in Contracts”
Published: Professional Builder
July 2020
Article: Making It Clear: There is confusion with California’s Right to Repair Act“
Published: Construction Today
December 2018
Article: Corporate Protections: Are they Illusory for the Small Business Owner?“
Published: California CEO
July 2018
Article: Best Methods for Setting Aside a Default Judgment“
Published: Claims Journal
October 2017
Article: “Documenting a Defense Against E&O Claims”
Published: Risk Management
October 2014
Article: How’s Your Judge?
Published: The Recorder
July 2013
Article: Claiming Victory
Published: Risk & Insurance magazine
July 2013
Article: “Read My Lips: How Plaintiffs Behave at Trial Can Foretell How Juries will React to their Testimony at Trial
Published: Best’s Review
June 2011
Article: “Is the Business Owner Safe from Civil Liability for Third Party Criminal Activity on Your Premises?”
January 2006

Appellate Opinions

Marshall v. Playa L&M Enterprises, et al. California Court of Appeal Case No. B187160, Decided February 28, 2007
Mai v. Melchiori Construction, California Court of Appeal Case No. B213961, Decided September 21, 2010

Speaking Engagements

Special Guest Speaker, Los Angeles World Airports: Toxic Mold Litigation
Speaker, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association 2014 Annual Conference: Indemnity Agreements in Construction Contracts

Representative 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.

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