• Managing Partner

  • University of California, San Diego in 1996 with a BA in history, law degree from the University of San Diego in 2001.

  • Over 20 years of experience as a workers’ compensation defense attorney including professional athletic team representation.

  • Orange County Office 16A Journey, Ste. 200 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Phone (949)415-8450 ext. 250 Fax (949)415-8472 Email mjmckernan@mbm-apc.com

Michael McKernan

Michael McKernan received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego in 1996 with a BA in History. Mr. McKernan received his law degree from the University of San Diego in 2001. During law school Mr. McKernan was a board member of the Pro-Bono Legal Advocates and the Student Bar Association. Mr. McKernan is a member of the California Bar Association, Washington DC Bar Association and Washington State Bar Association. Mr. McKernan is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law by the California Bar Association.

Mr. McKernan joined Murphy Beane McKernan in 2002. Mr. McKernan represents both employers and insurance carriers in Workers’ Compensation matters including pre-trial litigation at deposition, medical cross-examinations, at trial and in post- trial matters involving petitions for reconsideration. Further, Mr. McKernan represents employers in 132(a) and Serious and Willful matters at the Workers Compensation Appeals Board throughout the state.

Mr. McKernan represents both insurance carriers/administrators and self insured companies including entertainment companies, medical facilities, factories and various other entities before the Workers Compensation Appeals Board. Mr. McKernan’s clients include professional sports teams which he represents in professional athlete litigation before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Mr. McKernan vigorously his client’s against out of state applicant’s seeking benefits within the state of California.

Mr. McKernan is a California State Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation.