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When it comes to navigating the complexities of the legal system, having a seasoned attorney on your side can make all the difference. With two decades of experience serving clients in California, Michael R. Hirman, is your dedicated ally in seeking justice and achieving the best possible outcomes for your case.


Based in San Diego, CA, our firm proudly serves individuals, families, and businesses throughout San Diego County. Whether you're facing a personal injury claim, need assistance with family law matters, or require immigration guidance, our team is here to guide you through the legal maze and fight for your rights.

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20 Years of Practice in California

With an unwavering commitment to serving the diverse legal needs of the San Diego community, Attorney Michael R. Hirman has proudly provided top-tier legal services for over two decades in the state of California. As a seasoned practitioner, his extensive experience spans multiple practice areas, including personal injury, family law, immigration law, civil litigation, and defective product litigation. With many years of history in projects and holding leadership positions at the San Diego County Bar Association, Michael R. Hirman has just what it takes to help you resolve your problems.

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How Michael R. Hirman,  Can Help You

With a specialization in personal injury, family law, immigration law, civil litigation, and defective product litigation, Attorney Michael R. Hirman brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the table. For over 15 years, he has been a leading advocate for plaintiffs in product liability cases, earning a reputation for tenacity and success.


From negotiating settlements in personal injury cases to providing strong representation in family law disputes, we offer a wide range of legal services to address your needs comprehensively. Our dedication to excellence, combined with our passion for justice, ensures you receive top-notch advocacy in every case.


Our specialties include:

  • Defective Product Litigation
  • Personal Injury Claim
  • Family Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Civil Litigation
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Helping With Defective Product Litigation

Product liability is the body of law that provides for compensation for physical injuries and property damage resulting from defective and unreasonably dangerous products. Defective products can cause serious injuries, financial hardship, and emotional distress. If you or your loved ones have suffered due to a faulty product, rest assured that Attorney Michael R. Hirman has the expertise and dedication to hold negligent manufacturers and distributors accountable. With over 15 years of experience in plaintiff's product liability cases, he possesses a keen understanding of the complexities involved in defective product litigation.


We work throughout California pursuing claims on behalf of individuals and groups of people who have been injured or killed by unsafe products. When an unsafe product causes an injury or death, the resulting claim is called a "product liability claim." A product liability claim may occur when a product has a design or manufacturing defect or when the manufacturer provides inadequate instructions for use or insufficient warnings about the hazards the product presents.


Product liability cases and class actions are complex. They require an investment of time and money in order to produce a result that reflects the impact the injury has had on the families and survivors of the defective product. We know how to successfully pursue product liability claims and class actions for our clients. We find the important documents that prove the case. We locate and prepare experts, and we explain the case to the judge and jury in a way that makes them understand our client's injuries and the damages they have suffered.

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PRODUCT LIABILITY

Injuries caused by a defective product can be some of the most difficult to resolve. Often the victim of such an injury does not know how to proceed in getting compensation. Our office can help you in obtain fair and just compensation. Product liability is the body of law that provides for compensation for physical injuries and property damage resulting from defective and unreasonably dangerous products or from the failure of a manufacturer or seller to warn the consumer of product dangers.



Product liability encompasses a number of legal claims that allow an injured party to recover financial compensation from the manufacturer or seller of a product. In California, the claims most commonly associated with product liability are negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, and various consumer protection claims. Each type of product liability claim requires different elements to be proven to present a successful claim.



We work throughout California pursing claims on behalf of individuals and groups of people who have been injured or killed by unsafe products. When an unsafe product causes an injury or death, the resulting claim is called a "product liability claim." A product liability claim may occur when a product has a design or manufacturing defect or when the manufacturer provides inadequate instructions for use or insufficient warnings about the hazards the product presents. When the same product has injured a number of people, they may join together in a group or class action to pursue recovery for their injuries.



Product liability cases and class actions are complex. They require an investment of time and money in order to produce a result that reflects the impact the injury has had on the families and survivors of the defective product. We know how to successfully pursue product liability claims and class actions for our clients. We find the important documents that prove the case. We locate and prepare experts, and we explain the case to the judge and jury in a way that makes them understand our clients' injuries and the damages they have suffered.



Michael R. Hirman is a Personal Injury Attorney specializing in defective product litigation: restraint systems; defective setbacks; structural deficiencies; roof crush; inadequate side protection; rollover stability; and tire defects.



We will assist you with the following critical matters:


  • Preserve the evidence - which may disappear in time. This evidence may include photographs of damage to the vehicles, roadway conditions and skid marks, as well as witness statements.


  • Speak to the insurance company - You should not speak to any representative from any insurance company without first consulting your legal rights with a lawyer.


  • Discovery - will conduct discovery in order to compel information from the opposition.


  • Assure medical treatment - should make sure that you have the best medical treatment possible and properly document your injuries and their effect on your life.



We handle cases involving claims related to:


  • Defective Drugs and Devices
  • Product Recalls
  • Environmental Contaminations
  • Vehicle Recalls
  • Defective Consumer Products
  • Vehicle glazing
  • Tire and rim defects
  • Celebrex
  • Vioxx
  • Aortic Mitral Valve Damage
  • Tire Recalls
  • Vehicle Rollovers



Under California product liability law a Product Liability Lawsuit may be brought if a defective product injures a person, on the basis that the manufacturer or the seller of that product may be liable for the damages caused by the defective product.




You should always speak with an attorney before proceeding with your claim. Contact Michael R. Hirman, Attorney at Law, to discuss your injury. 


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CASE HISTORY

  • Ford Explorer Rollover/Continental Tire De-treading

    Our Clients were a family in a Ford Explorer SUV.  As they were driving down the interstate the tires on their truck came apart.  The truck flipped over.  Unfortunately the family was devastated.  The father and one of the daughters were killed.  The mother and other daughter were severely injured.  We were able to advocate for our clients and as a result Ford, Continental tires and our clients were able to reach a confidential settlement at mediation.  

  • Stability Control and Pick-up

    Our client was a teenage girl driving the family’s pick-up truck.  Because of the design of the truck there was a fault in the Electronic Stability and Control system.  As a result the girl was killed during the accident.  We were able to fight for our clients.  The manufacturer and the family were able to reach a confidential settlement. 

  • Recalled Tires

    Our client was driving his pickup truck off road when his Firestone Tires failed.  The pickup truck rolled over several times.  The force of the truck rolling severely injured the driver and his passenger.  After a lengthy stay in the hospital we brought action against Firestone and the tire dealer.  During mediation a confidential settlement was achieved in favor of our clients.

  • Pick-up Truck

    Client was driving his Pick-up truck down the highway the when the vehicle lost control and rolled over.  The force of the rollover severely injured our client.  As a result of the accident he was paralysed from the waist down.  We litigated the case against General Motors and during mediation were able to achieve a substantial settlement for our client. 

  • Air-bag Failure

    Our clients’ son was driving his Hyundai sports car.  The vehicle lost control and crashed killing the young man.  The investigation pointed to an air-bag deployment failure.  After litigation with Hyundai on this issue a confidential settlement was achieved at mediation.

  • Feed Grinder

    Client’s father was attempting to clean a pig feed grinder when he fell into it.  The grinder was running at the time and ground his father in the processor.  We successfully argued that the grinder had  a number of design defects including no automatic shut off while grinder was in operation.  We were able to achieve an excellent result for the minor client in a confidential negotiation.  

  • Insurance Litigation

    Client and her husband were driving down the highway when a young driver cut their Van off and forced them off of the road.  After turning to other attorneys to represent them client left their previous attorneys and came to our firm.  We were able to achieve a policy limits settlement for the clients for their personal injuries. 

  • Wheels and Tire Rims

    Client and his friend were driving their Ford F-150 pickup truck down the toll road in Mexico.  The rims of the tire gave way and the vehicle went off of the highway and rolled over.  The client was severely injured requiring two brain surgeries to correct.  Part of his skull was removed and never replaced.  He was unable to go back to work and his wife suffered from this incident.  After litigation a substantial and confidential settlement was obtained for the client.  

  • Inadequate Security

    Client went to a local gas station/mini mart to refuel his Honda Civic.  As he was pumping gas he was assaulted by a transient person.  The beating that he client received was very severe leaving him incapacitated and unable to work any longer.  He was a very young man just starting out in life.  Our firm was able to successfully argue that the gas station had inadequate security on its premises.  After lengthy litigation a confidential settlement was achieved for the client.  

  • Defective Vehicle Glass

    Client and her family were driving on I-5 near Bakersfield when the driver fell asleep causing the vehicle to skid and rollover.  Client was ejected due to inadequate glazing on the windows.  She suffered loss of use of her legs.  We were able to secure a seven figure settlement for the client.  

  • Defective Power Saw

    Client was working in his back yard on a honey-do project when all of the sudden the neck of the rotating saw broke.  We were able to prove the defects in the metal holding the saw to the blade.  Unfortunately client suffered terrible personal injuries nearly severing his leg in half.  We were able to resolve the matter in favor of the client in the excess of seven figures.  

  • Bald Tires/Wrongful death

    Client was driving his car along I-15 in San Diego during a heavy El Nino rainstorm when another vehicle lost control of his vehicle  and collided with client vehicle forcing client into the center median.  The impact killed client’s father who was a passenger.  It turned out that defendant had recently purchased two new tires for his car.  Defendant couldn’t afford 4 tires so the tire shop decided to install the new tires on the back of the vehicle.  Once it rained defendant’s vehicle lost control causing the death of client’s father.  We were able to obtain policy limits in the high 6 figures for client and his family.  

  • Rape and Sexual Assault on Minor

    Client was a child playing youth soccer when her coach began to groom her and ultimately sexually assaulted her.  We litigated her matter and obtained a seven-figure settlement for her.  

  • ATV roll over PPE/Wrongful death

    Client’s husband was riding his quad in a race in the desert in Imperial County.  The quad hit a berm and ejected him.  He broke his neck and died.  He was wearing a Personal Protection Equipment that was supposed to prevent neck injuries.  We litigated the matter in Federal District Court and obtained a substantial settlement for his widow and child.  

  • Outstanding Legal Service

    Mr. Hirman won the 2006 Legal Aid Society Outstanding Service Award for his work with Attorney Henry Siegel on a pro bono case whereby they represented a family of children whose parents had been deported from the United States against their landlord, who kept their home as a slum.  The children were kept in filth and squalor.  After lengthy litigation, a confidential settlement was achieved for the children allowing them to move on with their lives in financial security.


    Mr. Hirman also received the 2006 Wiley W. Manuel Award from the State Bar of California for his work with these children.  


Attorney for Personal Injury

Suffering an injury due to someone else's negligence can be life-altering, leaving you with physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. During these challenging times, having a compassionate and experienced personal injury attorney by your side can make all the difference.


Insurance companies have an incentive to pay you the lowest amount of compensation for your injuries that they can. In attempting to persuade you to accept a "low-ball" settlement, some insurance adjusters will try to scare you by telling you that unless you accept the amount being offered, you will be required to participate in protracted and complicated arbitration proceedings. Sometimes they will neglect to even tell you that you are entitled to damages for pain and suffering (often the largest damages component), in addition to compensation for your medical bills. At the Law Office of Michael R. Hirman, we are dedicated to fighting for justice on behalf of injury victims in San Diego County.



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Your Attorney in Family Law

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Navigating the complexities of family law matters can be emotionally draining and overwhelming. At the Law Office of Michael R. Hirman, we understand the sensitive nature of family legal issues and the profound impact they can have on your life. As your dedicated family law attorney, Michael R. Hirman brings not only nearly 20 years of experience but also a deep sense of empathy and understanding to help guide you through these challenging times.



Beyond the considerable emotional pain, the end of a marriage is legally complex. If your marriage is ending, contact our office to discuss your rights. You will need professional advice to determine child custody, financial support, and to make a fair division of the property of the marital community. 


Attorney Michael R. Hirman’s areas of concentration within family and domestic law include:

  • Adoption
  • Step Parent Adoption
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Paternity Disputes
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Property Settlements
  • Spousal Support
  • Parental Visitation Rights

Immigration Law Assistance For You

Immigration matters are close to our hearts, and nothing brings us greater joy than helping our clients achieve permanent residency. Whether you're seeking family-based immigration, work visas, or asylum, Attorney Michael R. Hirman has the expertise to navigate the complexities of immigration law, striving to make your dreams of a better life in the United States a reality.


Some of the services Michael R. Hirman offers:

  • H-1 B Professional Visas
  • L-1 Company Transfers
  • TN NAFTA Visas
  • J-1 Practical Training programs
  • Entertainer and Athlete Visas
  • E-2 and EB5 Investor Visas
  • E-1 Treaty Traders
  • Green Card Immediate Relative Family Visas
  • Green Card Lottery Diversity Visa
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  • Political Asylum
  • Deportation and Removal Proceedings
  • Detention and Bond Applications
  • Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
  • Naturalization & Derivative Citizenship
  • Student Visas
  • Business & Visitor Visas
  • Labor Certification & Employment Visas
  • Religious Workers
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Meet Michael R. Hirman

Michael R. Hirman, Esq., was born and raised in Minnesota. 


He is licensed to practice law in California and Minnesota.  For the past 20 years he has practiced in the fields of Personal Injury, Family Law, and Immigration Law.  He has represented hundreds of individuals in their legal matters.  He has extensive knowledge in litigation.  In Family Law he has handled matters including child custody, visitation, child support and community property issues.  In Immigration he has represented those in removal actions as well as family immigration. 


He was received his B.A. from the University of Minnesota in 1991 in History. 


He earned a Master’s Degree in History from Old Dominion University in Norfolk Virginia and a second Master’s Degree in International Relations also from Old Dominion University in 1998.  His specialization was International Political Economy and participated in the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Forum on German and America Relations. Topics included: NATO Security, the European Union, and Economic Trade Issues.


He obtained his legal education from Ohio Northern University in 2000 earning a Juris Doctorate degree.  He was President Icelandic Legal Exchange Program, 1999-2000.  He traveled to Reykjavik, Iceland in January 2000 representing Ohio Northern University.

 

Mr. Hirman was the President of the San Diego Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution in 2022 and is currently serving as Chancellor of the California Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.  He is married and has two children.  He enjoys riding his horse in his free time and doing historical reenactment of the American Revolution and Civil War


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Respected and Experienced Attorney

At the Law Office of Michael R. Hirman, we take immense pride in being a highly respected and experienced attorney representing clients in San Diego, CA. With a proven track record spanning two decades, Michael R. Hirman has earned the trust and admiration of clients and peers alike. As a seasoned attorney, his vast expertise in personal injury, family law, immigration law, civil litigation, and defective product litigation has made him a go-to legal advocate for a diverse range of cases.


With his decades of experience, Attorney Michael R. Hirman brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the table. For over 15 years, he has been a leading advocate for plaintiffs in product liability cases, earning a reputation for tenacity and success.

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Don't navigate the legal system alone. Let Attorney Michael R. Hirman and his experienced team be your allies in your time of need. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your case and discover how we can help you secure the justice and resolutions you deserve.

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  • Why is Michael R. Hirman so popular?

    Michael R. Hirman is so popular because he is an exceptional attorney who delivers unparalleled legal representation in San Diego County. As an experienced attorney, Michael R. Hirman has built a strong reputation for his dedication to clients and his relentless pursuit of justice. Clients trust him as their go-to attorney for a wide range of legal matters, from personal injury and family law to immigration law and defective product litigation. With nearly 20 years of practice as an attorney in California, Michael R. Hirman's expertise and track record of success have garnered him widespread acclaim among the community. If you're seeking an attorney who will fight tirelessly for your rights and deliver outstanding results, contact the law office of Michael R. Hirman to get started today.

  • A Word From Our Founder

    'I am inspired by helping my clients. I love when my client gets the justice that he or she deserves. When I see a person that has been living in the shadows in the immigration system and then obtains their permanent residency, I am thrilled they can now live a life normally. I love my family and my children. Doing for them inspires me. I am impressed with those common people that go to work every day and make their strides in life. Sometimes that is just as simple as showing up.


    “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

    ― Theodore Roosevelt


    I have always loved this quote by President Roosevelt. I think its shows what we as Americans must do. When I moved out to California after law school, I didn’t know a soul, I just came to start a new life in the sunshine. In my heart, I heard these words in the dark days of no money and setbacks. It helped me to persevere and to succeed.'

    - Michael R. Hirman


  • How can I contact Michael R. Hirman?

    To contact Michael R. Hirman, there are several options available.

    • Firstly, you can call during business hours at 619-238-9700. 
    • Secondly, you can email at any time addressed to mhirman@hotmail.com
    • Thirdly you can use our on-site contact form, accessible at the bottom right of the page.

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