Mike retired from the active practice on January 1, 2008 after 37 years as a lawyer. As co-founder of the firm, Mike Duckor's litigation practice over the years included a broad background in construction and real property litigation, financial institutions, employment, health care and securities. It is often said that Mike's trademark is his ability to see the "big picture" and lead clients to an effective goal oriented resolution of their problems and he strived over the years to instill that in the young lawyers in the firm.

     Mike worked to build a strong, effective and responsive litigation team within the firm. “As co-founder of the firm, I try to impress upon each member of this office the importance of responding quickly and efficiently to our clients’ needs. Sharing these collective values strengthens our legal team and better serves our clients in reaching their business objectives.”

     In the last 20 years, Mike’s practice has also included substantial work throughout the western states as a private mediator and arbitrator in complex business, real estate, construction, employment and professional liability matters. Following retirement, Mike is affiliated with the firm on a "Retired, Of Counsel" basis and intends to continue his mediation practice.

     Mike is a Fellow of the American Academy of Civil Trial Mediators as well as a Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators.

     He received his B.A. from the University of California at Davis in 1967 and graduated from University of California at Davis School of Law in 1970. While at UC Davis, Mike was the Associate Editor of the Law Review. He is a past President of the UC Davis Law School Alumni Association.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• California State and San Diego County Bar Associations
• Founding Board Member and Past President of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers
• Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators
• Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators
• National Member of the Order of Barristers
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Regional and national lecturer on litigation tactics, professional ethics and mediation practices