About Michael C
Michael C. Hackworth is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996 and holds bar number 186394. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Hackworth is a partner at Fernandez & Lauby LLP, a law firm located in Riverside, California. He has been practicing law for over 29 years, serving clients throughout Riverside and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Hackworth earned his Juris Doctor degree from Hastings College of the Law, University of California, in 1996. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Riverside, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993. During his time at Hastings, he specialized in litigation and participated in externships with the Public Law Research Institute, where he worked on the research and drafting of ethics bills.
Mr. Hackworth concentrates his practice in the areas of employment and labor law, construction and development, landlord and tenant disputes, real estate, and personal injury. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, construction defects, and premises liability claims. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Hackworth has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Fernandez & Lauby LLP, he served as a licensed real estate broker, providing him with a unique perspective on real estate and construction-related legal matters.
Mr. Hackworth is an active member of the State Bar of California. He is also a member of the Riverside County Bar Association. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Riverside County effectively.
