"A lawyer's time and advice are
a lawyer's stock and trade."
abraham lincoln
Attorney Profile
Mikel Bryan has been in private practice for over 39 years, having dedicated his professional life to providing the highest quality, personal legal services in the best interest of his clients.
Mikel’s personal approach to legal services is reflected in his office staff and the office itself, providing professional advice and services in a comfortable, personal atmosphere. The office was designed to reflect old time legal services, all in a relaxed environment while at the same time fully actualizing the tools and necessities of a modern day legal practice.
You will also see the entire office reflects Mikel’s lifelong dedication to his love for sports -- particularly the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics, and the Boston Bruins.
Mikel’s son, Blair, was a local firefighter who has dedicated his future to the service of saving lives and property, while protecting the environment. Blair is continually upgrading his professional knowledge and skills with the goal of making firefighting his career.
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, McGEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW, Sacramento, California, Class of 1978. Class Standing: Top 15%; Honors: Outstanding Oralist-International Moot Court Competition; Two Year Tuition Scholarship Recipient; Dean's Honor Roll; Permanent Membership in Traynor Honor Society, the Scholastic Honor Organization of McGeorge School of Law.
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY, Arcata, California. Graduated Cum Laude, 1972; September 1972 to December 1972, working on Lifetime Teaching Credential. September 1967 to March 1972, B.A. in History, Minor in Mathematics
EXPERIENCE:
MIKEL D. BRYAN, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
January 2, 2003 to present
650 A, Larkfield Center Suites 1 & 4
Santa Rosa, California 95403
(707) 528-1231
(previous office location)
January 2, 2003 to 2018
550 Doyle Park Drive
Santa Rosa, California 95405
(707) 528-1231
Litigation and mediation of civil disputes and business matters, as well as transactional and litigation services to individual and business clients, emphasizing construction and real estate matters before all Courts. Offering full mediation and alternative dispute resolution services.
SOLE PRACTITIONER - LAW OFFICES OF MIKEL D. BRYAN
May 1, 2002 to January 2, 2003
550 Doyle Park Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 528-1231
Litigation and mediation of civil disputes and business matters, as well as transactional and litigation services to individual and business clients, emphasizing construction and real estate matters. Offering full mediation and alternative dispute resolution services.
SENIOR PARTNER - LAW OFFICES OF PURTILL & BRYAN and PURTILL & BRYAN LLP
June 1, 1995 to April of 2002
2213 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, California 95403
(707) 576-7850
Litigation and mediation of civil disputes and business matters, including transactional, litigation and bankruptcy services to individual and business clients, emphasizing construction and real estate matters, as well as personal injury, breach of contract, construction defect, and insurance litigation.
SOLE PRACTITIONER - LAW OFFICES OF MIKEL D. BRYAN
April 1, 1983 to June 1, 1995
2213 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, California 95403
Provided litigation, transactional and bankruptcy services emphasizing real estate and construction industries.
CLEMENT, FITZPATRICK & KENWORTHY, INC.
September 1979 to March 30, 1983
3333 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, California 95403
Performed attorney services as necessary in litigation and transactional matters for primarily real estate and construction clients.
RESEARCH ATTORNEY - SONOMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTS
August 1978 to September 1979
600 Administration Drive
Santa Rosa, California 95406
Performed legal research for six Superior Court judges with special emphasis on law and motion and appellate matters. Drafted legislation on behalf of the Superior Court to bring judicial arbitration to Sonoma County.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Superior Court Settlement Conference Panelist • Court-Appointed Discovery Referee for Sonoma County Superior Court • Sonoma County Superior Court Discovery Facilitator Panelist • Sonoma County Fee and No-Fee Mediation Program Panelist • Bankruptcy Dispute Resolution Program Panelist for the Northern District of California.
MEMBERSHIPS & DISTINCTIONS:
California and Sonoma County Bar Associations • Appeared in Who's Who in American Law.