J. Michael Cochrane
Partner
Direct Line: (916) 669-3910
Phone: (916) 443-2011
Fax: (916) 441-7457
Email: Michael Cochrane
Practice Areas
Over thirty years in private practice specializing in construction, personal injury and product liability.
Work History
- Partner
Greve, Clifford, Wengel & Paras, LLP (2001-present)
Montague, Cochrane & Viglione (1983-2001)
Cooper, Brifman and Cochrane (1979-1983)
- Associate Attorney
Johnson, Greve, Clifford and Diepenbrock (1976-1979)
Education Summary
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Sacramento, California
Juris Doctor, 1976
- Lieutenant
U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps (1970-1973)
- California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, cum laude, 1969
Professional Licenses and Affiliations
- Licensed Civil Engineer, California (1975)
- Class A Contractors License, California
- Courts
State Courts, California
- Federal Courts
Eastern District, California
Central District, California
Northern District, California
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Organizations
California State Bar Association.
American Board of Trial Advocates(ABOTA).
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
California Society of Professional Engineers (Former President, Sacramento Valley Chapter).
Sacramento Children's Chorus (President).
Lecturer on ethics and legal liability for university engineering students and practicing design professionals.
Judge Pro-tempore for the Superior Courts of Sacramento and Placer Counties since 1988.
