Michael C Bergkvist

Michael C Bergkvist is a California attorney at Bergkvist, Bergkvist & Carter LLP, whose practice centers on real estate law, business, litigation, probate, wills, and trusts. His official profile assigns 80% of his practice to real estate, business, and litigation matters, with 20% devoted to probate, wills, and trusts. He works with individuals and businesses facing disputes, transactions, planning needs, and court proceedings in Long Beach and surrounding communities. His practice combines transactional guidance with litigation experience across several areas involving property and business interests.

Michael earned a J.D. from Pacific Coast University School of Law in Long Beach, California. His legal education prepared him for a practice involving contracts, property issues, business disputes, estate matters, and courtroom litigation. He entered practice in California in 2001 after previously working as a law clerk from 1997 through 2001. That early experience gave him a foundation in legal research, case preparation, and client service.

Michael handles real estate matters involving contracts, transactions, partitions, quiet title actions, foreclosures, and defense of real estate lawsuits. His business work includes contract drafting, review, disputes, and business litigation. He assists with probate, wills, trusts, and related estate matters. His litigation background supports representation during negotiations and contested court proceedings involving property, business, and estate-related issues. He works with clients seeking practical solutions before trial or formal courtroom resolution when disputes continue.

Michael C Bergkvist is admitted to practice in California and the US District Court, with each admission dating to 2001. He has served several terms on the Long Beach Bar Association Board of Governors and participated in its Pro Per Guardianship Volunteer Panel. His professional background combines more than two decades of legal practice with continuing work in real estate, business litigation, probate, wills, and trusts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Bergkvist, Bergkvist & Carter LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Board of Governors, Long Beach Bar Association (2004 to 2006)
• Member, Los Angeles Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Pacific Coast University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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