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When I am not at the office, you might find me flying my Cessna Skyhawk, growing vegetables, hiking with friends, or -- best of all -- visiting my grandchildren.

My law practice is limited to DUI cases and DMV hearings in Ventura County. I have over 29 years experience, and have handled thousands of DUI cases and DMV hearings. I will personally handle your case, and my goal will be to obtain the very best possible result for you.

Michael is the managing partner of Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP. He maintains a diverse practice in all aspects of business litigation, with an emphasis on trade secret disputes, intellectual property and employment law.. Michael has significant experience in defending and prosecuting cases in a variety of business litigation disputes. He has handled numerous trade secret disputes, including helping his client obtain a complete defense verdict after a five-week jury trial. Michael also recently obtained a dismissal on behalf of clients accused of participating in scheme to fraudulently transfer equity in a publicly-traded company through a leveraged buyout by private equity firm. In that case, the plaintiffs sought over $80 million from his clients. Michael has also successfully tried numerous consumer and wage and hour class actions on behalf of his clients. He was recently named by the Pacific Coast Business Times as a leading business attorney in the Tri-County region.. Michael earned his law degree magna cum laude from Georgetown University, where he also received a master’s degree from the School of Foreign Service. At Georgetown, Michael was a member of the Georgetown Law Review and interned for the Hon. Harry T. Edwards, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeal for the District of Columbia. After graduation, Michael spent a year serving as a law clerk for the Honorable William D. Keller, a judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He then joined the litigation department of the international law firm of Latham & Watkins in San Francisco. In 1999, Michael moved to the firm of Farella, Braun & Martel. While at Farella, Michael obtained a complete defense jury verdict on behalf of a major aeronautical manufacturer against claims of defamation, fraud, negligence, and unfair competition. Michael also helped resolve a complicated copyright/partnership claim on behalf of the developer of a popular computer software program.. A Ventura County native, Michael moved back to Ventura and joined Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP in 2001. Michael’s personal life revolves around his wife and two children and their various activities. When he has the time, Michael enjoys coaching his kids, hiking, basketball and golf.

Danielle De Smeth has experience with a wide range of legal matters, from personal injury to complex environmental litigation to criminal law.. No matter the case, Danielle fiercely represents her clients in court.  While working for Bamieh & De Smeth, Danielle has represented clients through jury verdict.   Prior to joining B&D, Danielle investigated and prosecuted criminal matters through jury verdict at the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.  Before that she worked in civil litigation and boutique law firms practicing environmental, personal injury and employment litigation.  Learn more at. Raised in Ventura, Danielle loves the Central Coast.  She works to better her community through many volunteer and leadership roles.  Outside of work, Danielle enjoys hiking, swimming, and exploring, often with her labrador rescue, Stella Bella.

A former United States Marine, Ms. Hartley has served in every possible position with a law firm, from receptionist/file clerk to law clerk and research attorney, to litigation attorney. While attending law school, Ms. Hartley was employed by a local long-time family law firm. Ms. Hartley graduated with High Honors from Ventura College of Law and was soon thereafter hired by another premier firm as an associate attorney where she remained until opening her own firm in 2009.. Ms. Hartley is a member of the Christian Lawyers Association and the Christian Legal Society. She was a founding member of the Ventura Teen Legal Clinic, and more recently, is a founding member and advisory board member of Pray for the Courts, Inc.. She has an outstanding work ethic and has a superb staff with an equally excellent sense of duty and professionalism.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Ventura and surrounding areas.