About Michael Harris
Michael Harris Gilbert is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1978 and holds bar number 80089. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Gilbert is a partner at Gilbert and Bourke, a law firm located at 225 S Civic Dr Ste 2-13, Palm Springs, CA 92262-7228. He has been practicing law for over 48 years, serving clients throughout the Coachella Valley in Southern California.
Mr. Gilbert earned his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier College School of Law, where he graduated in 1978. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at Whittier College School of Law, he gained foundational legal knowledge that has supported his extensive legal career.
Mr. Gilbert concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation law. He represents individuals who have sustained injuries in various accidents, assisting them in filing personal injury claims and pursuing workers' compensation benefits. 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. Gilbert has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. 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 mid-size litigation firm in Palm Springs for several years.
Mr. Gilbert is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Riverside County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Gilbert is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley effectively.
