About Michael Heath

Michael Heath Wellen is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2007. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Wellen is associated with Toschi Collins & Doyle, a law firm located at 6303 Owensmouth Ave, Fl 10, Woodland Hills, CA 91367-2262. He has been practicing law for over eighteen years, serving clients throughout Southern California.

Mr. Wellen earned his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 2006. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2000. During his time at Southwestern, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in the field.

Mr. Wellen concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, focusing on contract disputes, intellectual property matters, and general business litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving breach of contract, trademark infringement, and partnership disputes. 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. Wellen has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He has also appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Toschi Collins & Doyle, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years.

Mr. Wellen is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Wellen is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.

Education

Southwestern University School of Law

J.D. (2006)

2006

University of California - Los Angeles

B.A. (2000) | Political Science

2000

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Senior Associate

Kramer, deBoer & Keane, LLP
2018

Lawyer

Sylvester, Oppenheim & Linde
2016

Associate Lawyer

Dummit, Buchholz & Trapp
2014

Lawyer

Ericksen Arbuthnot
2010

Lawyer

Walsh and Associates
2007

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles State Trial Court · Admitted 2007
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2007
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2007
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 2007

Types of Cases Handled

contract disputes intellectual property matters business litigation

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 21860 Burbank Blvd Ste 370 Woodland Hills CA 91367