G. Michael Brelje

I deal with a wide variety of legal issues on a daily basis, which include, but are not limited to, pre-litigation strategy and negotiation, general and complex civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, discovery preparation and responses, as well as law and motion, trial, and appellate appearances.

I have been involved as Plaintiff's counsel in numerous complex civil litigation matters, many of which have settled prior to trial; and have also been involved as lead counsel or second chair in multiple cases that went to trial and/or were appealed.

Santa Barbara College of Law

J.D. (2008) | Law

University of California - Santa Barbara

B.A. (2003) | Communication, Sport Management

Associate Attorney

Cappello & Noel LLP

2022 - Current

Cappello & Noël pioneered the field of lender liability. Barry Cappello is the author of Lender Liability (Fifth Edition, Juris Publishing), the authoritative treatise on lender misconduct. The firm successfully prosecutes lending institution misconduct and fraud. It also uses its expertise to negotiate workout agreements between borrowers and lenders. Its record of jury verdicts and settlements exceeds $1 billion. Cappello & Noël has earned a nationwide reputation as the go-to firm when litigating against financial institutions and other large public and private entities. It is known as a fierce competitor when negotiating and at trial. My practice includes, but is not limited to, researching, editing, and writing motions, pleadings, discovery, and legal memorandums that are used to assist our clients in their civil litigation matters. I also make law and motion and trial appearances on behalf of our clients.

Senior Attorney

Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP

2018 - 2022

I worked on numerous complex civil and appellate cases in the areas of legal research, discovery, motions, trial and appellate preparation, and law and motion and trial appearances. I made oral arguments in the California Court of Appeal on behalf of my clients. Focused my practice in the areas of general and complex civil litigation, real estate law, landlord/tenant issues, construction law, trust administration and estate litigation, and condominium law.

Senior Associate Attorney

Grokenberger & Smith

2010 - 2017

The firm focused its efforts in the areas of general and complex civil litigation, real estate law, landlord tenant issues, construction law, and condominium law.

Member

United States District Court, Central District of California

Member

United States District Court, Eastern District of California

Member

Supreme Court of the United States

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Current

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2016 - 2017

Activities: Board of Directors; Events Chair, MCLE Chair, and Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee

Santa Barbara Barristers

President

2012 - 2012

William L. Gordon Inn of Court

Member

2010 - 2011

California

Since 2010

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  $650 Hourly Fee

• Civil Litigation
• Landlord/Tenant Law