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FN:Michael L. Reitzell
TEL;WORK:+1 415 957 3084
TEL;TYPE=WORK,FAX:+1 530 452 2927
EMAIL;WORK;PREF:MLReitzell@duanemorris.com
N:Reitzell, Michael L.
TITLE:Special Counsel
ORG:Duane Morris LLP
ADR;INTL;WORK;PARCEL;POSTAL:;;Duane Morris LLP | Suite 2200 | One Market Plaza, Spear Tower | San Francisco, CA  94105-1127 | USA | 
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Duane Morris LLP
Suite 100
11149 Brockway Road
Truckee, CA 96161-2213
Phone: +1 530 550 2050
Fax: +1 530 550 8619

Michael L. Reitzell is a trial lawyer who practices in all aspects of civil litigation. He advises and represents business clients in a variety of areas, including commercial disputes, unfair competition, antitrust, fraud, products liability and toxic torts, breach of contract, and risk management. Mr. Reitzell is very involved with the sports and recreation and hospitality industries, defending manufacturers, retail businesses, ski areas and resort operators in civil matters, with a focus on cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He practices at both the trial and appellate levels, serving as lead counsel at trial and at mediations for Duane Morris clients. In addition to his significant litigation experience, Mr. Reitzell works closely with clients on risk management and business operations issues to prevent litigation.

In 2010, Mr. Reitzell was the recipient of the Duane Morris Pro Bono Award, which recognizes commitment to pro bono service and honors those who work to achieve equal access to justice. He has twice been appointed by the Nevada Supreme Court to handle pro bono matters before the state’s highest court. In 2011, Mr. Reitzell was named a "Rising Star" in Northern California Super Lawyers magazine, which is given to only 2.5% of attorneys in the state.

Mr. Reitzell is an active member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI), where he currently serves as Webcast Chair and Steering Committee Member of the Products Liability Committee.  He previously held several Steering Committee positions for the Young Lawyers Committee, most recently as Chair of the Annual Meeting Subcommittee.

Mr. Reitzell is a 2001 graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Law and a 1997 graduate of the University of Southern California with a B.A. in broadcast journalism.

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