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Michael Penn obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with an emphasis in international relations, graduating with honors from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1998. He studied abroad at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, during his junior year (1996 to 1997).
free consultationAfter graduation, he returned to Tokyo and worked at Toyo Corporation. Mr. Penn obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Chapman University School of Law in 2004 and was elected student commencement speaker.
In May 2003, Michael Penn began working at Aitken Aitken Cohn as a law clerk and, after passing the July bar exam in 2004, was promoted to associate attorney. In 2015, Michael was named partner.
Michael Penn has spoken on a wide range of legal panels and presented at plaintiff attorney seminars for the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, Orange County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire, Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles, Ventura County Bar Association and the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association. He has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, and his comments have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Orange County Register, and the Daily Journal.
Michael married his wife, Ashleigh, in 2002. They have three beautiful daughters. When he manages a spare moment, Michael is grateful to spend time with his family and friends. He also enjoys playing tennis, snowboarding, and watching Angels baseball and Anaheim Ducks hockey.
Contact Michael at michael@aitkenlaw.com.
Cases
Michael Penn has been involved in numerous high profile cases resulting in seven and eight figure results. These cases include, but are not limited to, McClellan v. Scully Distribution Services, Inc., et al, involving traumatic injuries to an elderly bicyclist suffered in a collision with a semi-tractor (result $5,815,000). Michael served as the firm’s representative on the Plaintiff Steering Committee for the Chatsworth Metrolink Collision Cases and worked alongside the firm’s founding partner, Wylie Aitken, in directing litigation for two wrongful death cases: In re Alan Buckley and In re Howard Pompel (total results $5,175,000). Michael served as trial counsel with Darren Aitken on Friel vs. Ford Motor Company et al, involving traumatic injuries to a motorcyclist in a collision with a Ford F-350 caused by a manufacturing defect in the truck’s sector steering shaft (verdict $2,601,058). Michael also served as litigation and trial counsel with Wylie Aitken and Darren Aitken on Gutierrez vs. The United States, involving paralyzing injuries to a four year old child in a vehicle collision caused by a military employee (verdict $55,184,288).
Testimonials
“I enthusiastically recommend Michael Penn and this firm any time I get the chance. You know unequivocally that you can trust them. That’s invaluable, especially from a larger firm. You can trust that what they tell you is the truth. You can trust they will not miss anything. They know what they are talking about and pride themselves on that professionalism. You can trust that they doing everything above board and ethically. As an attorney myself, I used them on a matter, and I never regretted it. They are the best. Their name carries the weight it does for a reason.”
– Aaron Meyer
“I wouldn’t trust any other firm except Aitken Cohn! My experience from day one was nothing but professional and pleasant in what otherwise would be a very scary and intimidating process. I truly felt like they cared about me and my case and I wasn’t just another statistic. Michael Penn was an incredible lawyer and went above and beyond. They fought for me and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Most importantly, I finally feel like I can finally move on and get my life back on track. There’s no other law firm I would recommend to my friends and family! Thank you Michael Penn and everyone at Aitken Cohn for all you have done for me and bringing justice to our system!”
-N.B.
“From the moment we met Michael, we appreciated his honesty, integrity and sense of urgency in dealing with our matter. He made himself available whenever we had questions, concerns or simply to check in on how we were doing. We felt he truly had our best interest at heart and that sincerity made us feel at easy from the very beginning.”
– Mary Chu
“Michael was very professional and made the process painless. The firm relieved me of any and all responsibility in regards to my case, which allowed me much needed time to heal.”
– Larry Wells
“I appreciated that Michael Penn was responded very fast and was competent. I would be likely to refer others to this firm.”
– Andreia & Dan
“Michael Penn was very knowledgeable. He always made sure to use his resources. Aitken Aitken Cohn is very professional and courteous.”
– Daniel Covarrubias
“Michael Penn was professional, a gentleman, and had great communication. My phone calls and emails were always answered right away. I would recommend the firm and specifically recommend they call Michael.”
– Diana Todaro- Vorsheck
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