About Mike
Mike Arnold earned a B.A. in Political Science from Truman State University in 1997 and a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2001. He moved from the classroom to the courtroom early in his career, taking roles that combined casework and practice management. The timeline of his training suggests a steady climb into litigation and firm leadership.
Soon after finishing law school, Arnold took on a leadership role at a small practice. In 2002 he became managing partner of Arnold Law, where he handled client matters and oversaw day-to-day operations. That experience sharpened both his courtroom skills and his sense of how a law office functions on a practical level. Colleagues from that period recall a steady hand on case strategy and firm administration.
By 2020 Arnold was operating under the name Law Office of Mike Arnold and is described as an Oregon trial lawyer. He is admitted to practice in Oregon and is also admitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Those credentials have allowed him to argue cases in state trial courts and to file matters in federal appellate proceedings. His work reflects frequent time in courtrooms rather than an office-bound, paper-only practice.
Clients and former co-counsel say Arnold is straightforward in court and deliberate in preparation. He aims to present evidence clearly and to challenge opposing positions directly. He has managed civil litigation matters and trial calendars and has handled procedural and substantive motions in both state and federal settings. He also carries responsibilities that come with running a small practice—case intake, client communication and coordinating with experts and local counsel.
Arnold’s practice history shows a lawyer who blends litigation experience with firm management. He moved from a managing partner role at Arnold Law into the solo or small-firm environment of the Law Office of Mike Arnold, where he continues to try cases and handle filings at the trial and appellate levels. He maintains an active practice in Oregon and appears in matters that reach the Ninth Circuit.
As of 2026 he continues to practice law in Oregon through the Law Office of Mike Arnold, representing clients in state and federal courts in the region and handling litigation at trial and on appeal.
