About Michael McDaniel

Born Long Beach, California, Admitted to CA Bar, 1975, U.S. Court of Appeals (Fifth and Ninth Circuits); U.S. District Court (Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of CA; District of Arizona; Western District of Washington); U.S. Court of International Trade (U.S. Customs); Certified Mediator; Proctor in Admiralty and Committee on Marine Insurance and General Average, Maritime Law Association of the United States; Certified Admiralty & Maritime Law Specialist, California State Bar; AV Rated; Private Arbitrator; Pro Tem Judge; and Mediator of Logistics & Trade Related Disputes.

Participation
Captain, Mechanized Infantry, U.S. Army (Ret); Panel of Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Municipal Court, 1983 to 1995; State Bar Examiner, 1982-1984; Los Angeles Superior Court Settlement Officer, 1992 to Present; Los Angeles Municipal Court Settlement Officer, 1990 to Present; Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Arbitrator, 1984-1987; Legislative Advocate to California State Legislature, Wildlife WayStation, 1989-1992; Award of Merit for Assistance to Law Enforcement, U.S. Customs Service Award for Law Enforcement Contribution (Internal Affairs), 1989; City of Los Angeles, Mayor Certificate of Achievement, 1989; Chapter Commander, 1985, State Judge Advocate, 1986, Military Order of the World Wars; Friend of Civil War, Fort Craig, N.M., 1965, Founding Director, Interclaims; and Paws Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement in Support of Wildlife, 2001; Stakeholder for National Defense Transportation Association.