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C Michael Alder

AlderLaw, PC • Los Angeles, CA
Personal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(415) 449-8368
Address
Los Angeles, CA, 90067, US

Professional

About

**C. Michael Alder, Senior Trial Attorney at AlderLaw, PC** Located in the heart of Los Angeles, California, C. Michael Alder serves as the owner and Senior Trial Attorney at AlderLaw, PC, where he has established a formidable reputation in the field of personal injury law. Renowned as one of California's premier trial attorneys, Mr. Alder is celebrated for his exceptional ability to secure record-breaking verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. His unwavering commitment to justice and client advocacy has earned him numerous accolades throughout his distinguished career. In 2014, Mr. Alder was honored with the prestigious Clay Award and was named the Personal Injury "California Attorney of the Year" by California Lawyer, a testament to his outstanding achievements in the legal profession. Notably, he is the only attorney in the United States to have achieved the remarkable feat of securing three verdicts listed in Verdict Search’s “Top 100 Verdicts” of the year. His record includes the largest personal injury verdict in Ventura County history, amounting to an impressive $39.4 million, as well as the largest personal injury verdict in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, totaling $29.1 million. Additionally, he obtained a significant breach of contract award with punitive damages in Los Angeles County, amounting to $33 million. A dedicated member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) since 2003, Mr. Alder's contributions to the legal community have been widely recognized. He was the youngest attorney to be named the "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and is a three-time nominee for California’s Trial Lawyer of the Year. His accolades also include being recognized among the Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers in California in 2011 and one of the Top 20 under 40 in 2005. With a passion for advocating for the rights of injured individuals, C. Michael Alder continues to lead AlderLaw, PC with integrity and a steadfast dedication to achieving justice for his clients throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
1993 Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center 1988 Louisiana State University JD - Juris Doctor 1985 Louisiana State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2005 Southern California Super Lawyer, 2004 Southern California Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2004 Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2003 Presidential Award of Merit,
Associations
2001 - Present Consumer Attorneys of California Board Member 2001 - Present Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Board Member American Board of Trial Advocates Member
Updated: Apr 06, 2026