Education
University of California at Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.), Bachelors of Science (B.S.)
Willamette University College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)
Experience
Michael began his career working in the legal field prior to graduating from U.C.L.A. as an investigator/researcher for a one of the largest plaintiff’s firms in California that specialized in representing individuals suffering from work-related toxic and asbestos exposures as well as significant injury claims. While there he was instrumental in the recovery of one of the largest payouts at that time by a foreign company in settlement of a mesothelioma claim.
Upon relocating to the Pacific Northwest and completing law school, Michael gained significant experience in the realm of personal injury having successfully resolved thousands of cases by way of settlement, arbitration, mediation or trial over two decades as a partner in a highly regarded firm representing insurance companies and their policyholders. Having worked with most major insurers in Oregon, he understands how insurance companies operate and the kind of information they both need and find valuable. This understanding and the connections he has made over the years will be of great benefit to his clients at the Gatti firm.
