About Michael Dario
Michael Dario Padilla is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1975 and holds bar number 67060. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Padilla is a member of Padilla Law Group LLP, a law firm located at 320 Encinitas Blvd, Suite A, Encinitas, California 92024. He has been practicing law for over four decades, serving clients throughout the San Diego County area.
Mr. Padilla earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1975. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at San Diego State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972. During his time at the University of San Diego, he was involved in various legal clinics and internships, gaining practical experience in the field of law.
Mr. Padilla concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury law, including car accidents, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, defective and dangerous products, and plaintiffs' personal injury cases. He represents individuals who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. 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. Padilla has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a personal injury law firm in San Diego for ten years.
Mr. Padilla is an active member of the San Diego County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Association for Justice. He is also a certified mediator through the San Diego Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Padilla is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of San Diego County effectively.
