Michael P. Verna

Michael P. Verna’s legal practice has focused on complex civil trial work since 1978. He has been recognized by his peers with admission to a number of exclusive trial lawyer organizations and by several legal publications. His track record of accomplishments range from recovering well over $100 million for his plaintiff clients to obtaining defense verdicts in multi-million dollar claims against his corporate and government clients. Mr. Verna is board certified in civil trial and pre-trial advocacy, and routinely handles cases in courts throughout the United States. To visit Mr. Verna's Best Lawyers profile, click here. Awards and Honors Honors Faculty: National Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1987 Best Lawyers in America, 2006-present, Peer-reviewed recognition by Best Lawyers legal publication as among top 5% of lawyers in civil litigation in the U.S. Super Lawyers of Northern California, 2005-present, Peer-reviewed recognition by Thompson Reuters legal publication as among top attorneys in commercial trial litigation in California National Trial Lawyers Association, Peer-reviewed invitation only admission to elite trial lawyers organization recognizing top 100 business tort litigation attorneys American Board of Trial Advocacy, 1999, Peer-reviewed invitation only admission to elite trial lawyers organization for only those attorneys meeting stringent criteria of demonstrated skill, expertise, and ethical standards in trial work Litigation Counsel of America Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, Admitted as Charter Fellow to peer-reviewed invitation only legal organization for trial attorneys with demonstrated track record of accomplishment Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service designation for only those attorneys with highest possible peer-review rating for legal ability and ethical standards Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member, Admission limited to attorneys who have routinely obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements American Inns of Court, Master of the Bench, Member Hon. Robert G. McGrath Chapter of Inn of Court, which is invitation only professional legal organization The American College of Master Advocates and Barristers, Senior Counsel, Peer-reviewed invitation only admission to civil trial attorneys society promoting highest standards of ethics and litigation skill American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, Diplomate, Peer-reviewed invitation only legal organization for limited number of attorneys demonstrating expertise in professional liability litigation, 1992 "Top Attorney in Northern California" designation from San Francisco and Oakland magazines for accomplishments as trial attorney Other Sources of Feedback About Michael P. Verna Included on the 2026Northern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2011 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2008 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2004 Northern California Super Lawyers list

• Bronson, Bronson & McKinnon, Associate/Partner, trial attorney on complex civil litigation matters, 1978 - 1986

• Panelist on numerous presentations to ABA members on issues related to civil trial law, American Bar Association
• Guest speaker at comparative law forum in Munich, Germany dealing with litigation systems of the U.S. and the E.U., European Air Law Association, 2007
• Lead panelist on doctrine of forum non conveniens and jurisdictional disputes in international litigation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Multiple presentations over several years dealing with civil litigation and trial tactics and practices, Contra Costa County Bar Association

• Judge Pro Tempore, Appointed by Contra Costa and San Francisco Superior Courts to act as temporary and special assignment judge
• Arbitrator, Appointed by American Arbitration Association to periodically act as arbitrator in complex litigation matters.
• Mediator, Routinely retained by private parties and counsel to assist in resolving complex disputes

• California, 1978
• Supreme Court of California, 1978
• U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1978
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1998
• U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1998
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1988
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2006
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2009
• Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2002

• American Bar Association (Vice-Chairman of Aviation and Space Law Committee)
• American Association for Justice
• Consumer Attorneys of California
• International Association of Defense Counsel
• San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
• Contra Costa County Bar Association
• National Italian American Bar Association
• State Bar of California