Michael G. Balmages

Michael G. Balmages: Experienced Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Dispute Resolution Attorney in Irvine, California

Michael G. Balmages, Esq., is an accomplished mediator and discovery referee with extensive experience as a trial lawyer, general counsel, and transactional lawyer. As a mediator and as a neutral, he has had great success in helping litigants resolve their disputes in more than 1,500 cases. His friendly nature and ability to find common ground both contribute to his easy rapport with litigants and their attorneys, while his determination to get cases settled is evident at each hearing. He is committed to exploring every option available to the parties to develop creative solutions to dispute resolution.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Real Estate

Mr. Balmages' mediation experience is supplemented by his broad experience as a civil litigator, corporate general counsel, and transactional attorney. He has tried over 75 cases, taken more than 1,000 depositions, and negotiated and drafted more than 1,000 contracts. He has extensive experience with business entities, including the formation, dissolution, and merger of such entities, and the negotiation and drafting of numerous contracts and deal documents.

Education & Credentials

• Universities:
• California State University Fullerton, University of California - Irvine, University of California Berkeley
• Education:
• M.B.A., M.B.A.
• Bar Admissions:
• Miranda
• Awards:
• Nationally Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2025, and AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell for over 30 years.
• Firms:
• ADR Services, Inc.
• Affiliations:
• Miranda
• Languages:
• English

Location: Mr. Balmages practices in Irvine, California, United States.

Professional Philosophy and Approach to Cases

Moving forward, Michael G. Balmages, Esq., will continue to provide legal services that prioritize a client-first approach, ensuring every client receives personalized attention and support throughout the legal process. By drawing on his extensive experience in commercial litigation and real estate dispute resolution, he is uniquely positioned to advocate for clients with confidence and competence.