Michael (Mike) Strauss started his career as a trial lawyer, focusing primarily on representing employers and employees in disputes arising out of the workplace, including class, representative, and individual actions. After negotiating some of the largest per capita class action settlements for unpaid wages in California, obtaining significant verdicts and arbitration awards in individual cases, and litigating at the United States Supreme Court, Mike has turned his attention to his true passion -- bringing difficult disputes to resolution as a mediator. Mike mediates all types of cases, by Zoom or in person, throughout the Country. Mike is also an employment arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. To inquire about his availability, use the contact form below.
Mike is proud to be on the neutral panel of Alternative Resolution Centers, LLC (ARC) and the National Roster of Employment Arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association (AAA). He is available for mediation and arbitration in person an online throughout the country.
Experience Representing Employers and Employees at the Highest Levels
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Over 17 years of employment litigation experience as an attorney
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Over 13 years as a business owner
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Multiple eight-figure and many seven-figure settlements reached at mediation as a party representative
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Many cases litigated at the appellate level, including before the United States Supreme Court
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Many trial and arbitration cases handled through verdict or award
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Speaks Spanish