Mike Arias

Mike Arias is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses on complex litigation involving class actions, personal injury, civil rights, employment disputes, and mass plaintiff cases. Over the course of his career, he has represented individuals and groups in high-stakes matters against major corporations and institutions. His work has included cases involving consumer protection, workplace violations, environmental harms, and serious personal injuries. Through strategic litigation and strong advocacy, he has helped clients pursue accountability and recover significant compensation.

Mike earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law after receiving his Bachelor of Science from Southern Connecticut State University. His legal education provided a foundation for a career focused on trial advocacy and complex litigation. Throughout his professional career, he has litigated cases in both state and federal courts across the United States, gaining extensive courtroom experience handling a wide range of civil disputes and class action matters.

During more than four decades in practice, Mike has served as lead, co-lead, or liaison counsel in hundreds of class and mass plaintiff actions. His cases have addressed issues such as consumer fraud, toxic torts, employment violations, product liability, and sexual abuse claims. He has also represented clients in wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters. His experience managing complex litigation involving multiple parties and jurisdictions has made him a recognized advocate in large-scale legal disputes.

In addition to his litigation work, Mike Arias has held leadership roles in numerous legal organizations and professional associations. He has been actively involved in organizations dedicated to trial advocacy and civil justice and has contributed to legal education, public policy initiatives, and community service. His long career reflects a commitment to representing individuals seeking justice while promoting fairness and accountability within the legal system.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding & Managing Partner, Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team, LLP
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers
• Member, Belli Society
• Member, California Employment Lawyers Association
• Former President, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Member, National Civil Justice Institute
• Member, Public Justice
• Member, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, San Diego Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Western Trial Lawyers
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• New York
• New Jersey
• District of Columbia

Education

• Pepperdine University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Connecticut State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Awards & Badges