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Mike Hird, Business Attorney in San Diego, California

focused on Business and Securities

San Diego, CA

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Mike Hird is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities.

Based in
San Diego, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
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Business · Securities
  • Handles Business and Securities matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (San Diego) (2024).

About Mike Hird: Mike Hird is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities.

Areas of practice

Mike's practice areas in San Diego

Mike concentrates on business and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mike handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in San Diego, California

Mike takes business matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mike agrees to represent you.

Securities cases in San Diego, California

Mike takes securities matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mike agrees to represent you.

Biography

Mike Hird, business attorney serving San Diego

Mike Hird is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities. Mike works from San Diego, California and takes on business matters across the region.

Mike Hird is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law.

Mike, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Mike handles business matters

Mike Hird is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law. Mike, who practices law in San Diego, California, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mike is held by other…

The kind of cases Mike takes

Mike reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and securities matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Mike studied and practices

  • Harvard University

    J.D. · 1988

Mike studied at J.D. in Harvard University.

Law school and academic background

Mike completed J.D. in Harvard University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mike runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Mike's legal honors and published work

Mike has received 21 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (San Diego)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (San Diego)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (San Diego)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (San Diego)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (San Diego)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (San Diego)

    2016

  • Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (San Diego)

    2013

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Finance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Technology

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (San Diego) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (San Diego) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (San Diego) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (San Diego) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (San Diego) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (San Diego) (2016).

Locations

Mike Hird's office in San Diego

Mike's primary office is at 11682 El Camino Real, Suite 200, San Diego, California, 11682. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

11682 El Camino Real, Suite 200

San Diego, California 11682

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Client reviews of Mike Hird

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Hiring guide

How to hire Mike Hird — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mike usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Mike charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mike's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Mike will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Mike

Mike discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Mike confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Mike's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Mike Hird

  • How much does it cost to hire Mike for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mike walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Mike offer a free consultation?

    Mike charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mike's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Mike's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Mike gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Mike take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Mike is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mike will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Mike?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Mike will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Mike accepting new business clients right now?

    Mike's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Mike handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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