Mike Hird, Business Attorney in San Diego, California
focused on Business and Securities
San Diego, CA
Trusted business attorney serving San Diego.
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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
- Known for
- 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.
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Client reviews of Mike Hird
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Schedule your consultationHiring 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.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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