About Michael G
Upon admission to the Oregon State Bar in 1979, Mr. Hanlon launched into his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in the Oregon Antitrust Division. This pivotal role enabled him to engage in numerous antitrust instances across the nation, which includes meaningful multi-district legal proceedings. One of his notable achievements at some point of this time was representing world-category snowboarder Craig Kelly and Burton Snowboards in a landmark case against Sims Snowboards. Mr. Hanlon argued this case in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, successfully reversing an injunction that had been formerly issued by the district courtroom. This victory not only underscored his legal acumen but also highlighted his commitment to protecting the interests of his clients. In 1995, Mr.
Hanlon expanded his legal repertoire by gaining admission to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Supreme Court. His experience consists of representing both plaintiffs and defendants in lots of commercial disputes in a number of state and federal courts. This twin representation showcases his versatility and information of the area of law. Additionally, Mr. Hanlon has acted as local counsel for out-of-state lawyers, in addition demonstrating his expertise in navigating complicated legal matters throughout diverse jurisdictions. Throughout his career, Mr.
Hanlon has achieved meaningful successes that mirror his dedication to his clients. Notably, he secured a remarkable $340 million recovery for Oregon federal retirees, a case that stands as proof of his legal skill and tenacity. His accomplishments have not long past unnoticed; he has been recognized as an Oregon Super Lawyer for many years and is listed in Who’s Who in American Law. For over 30 years, Mr. Hanlon has maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is its maximum rating, reflecting his moral requirements and professional excellence. Mr. Hanlon's areas of practice are numerous and encompass business and commercial litigation, common enterprise transactional matters, antitrust, securities, class movements, and complex litigation. He also provides arbitration and facilitated negotiation offerings, offering clients opportunity dispute resolution options that can be extra efficient than traditional legal proceedings.
His capacity to adapt to various legal demanding situations makes him a sought-after attorney in his fields of talent. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Hanlon is a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar. He served on the House of Delegates from 2008 to 2012, contributing to the governance of the Bar. His involvement extends to the Antitrust Section Executive Committee, where he served from 1996 to 2000 and held the role of Chair from 1999 to 2000. Furthermore, he was a member of the Federal Practice and Procedure Committee from 1988 to 1991 and once more from 2001 to 2004, taking on the role of Chair in 2004. His in depth service supports his advancing the legal profession and helping his colleagues in the field.