Michael Ian Rott

Practice Areas: Workers’ Compensation

Heading the law firm of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP, situated in San Diego, California, Michael Rott assumes the role of managing partner. His legal practice encompasses a broad spectrum, representing clients across San Diego, El Centro, and Palm Springs, California. His focus lies primarily in workers’ compensation cases, particularly those involving traumatic brain injuries, severe spinal cord injuries, and injuries resulting in amputations. Noteworthy is Mr. Rott’s achievement in January 2022, when he secured a historic settlement for workers’ compensation in California, amounting to $13.2 million.

Renowned for his track record of securing numerous million-dollar and multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, Mr. Rott is recognized for his attentive approach to clients. He crafts innovative strategies, maintaining transparent communication about case developments. His advocacy is fervent and unwavering, providing strong support to clients grappling with workplace discrimination, harassment, or workplace injuries.

Educationally, Mr. Rott holds a degree in psychology from The University of Arizona, graduating in 1987. His Juris Doctor was attained from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in California. Admitted to practice in both California and the District of Columbia, he holds licenses to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

An active participant in prestigious professional bodies, Mr. Rott maintains memberships in the San Diego County Bar Association, the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, and the San Diego County Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section, where he holds the position of Member At Large. He has served as a Judge pro tempore in the San Diego Superior Court’s Small Claims Division and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board’s San Diego Division. Further contributing to his community, Mr. Rott acts as a civilian panelist attorney for the Armed Forces personnel stationed at Camp Pendleton, offering legal assistance in general civil matters. He is the author of “The Employee’s Workers’ Compensation Handbook” and is a regular speaker on legal matters and labor issues. Notably, he is a registered California real estate broker and the founder of Union Real Estate, a brokerage firm.

Mr. Rott’s exceptional legal acumen is underscored by his “Superb” rating on Avvo. The Expert Network has honored him with its Distinguished Lawyer Designation, a distinction reserved for the top 3% of lawyers in the United States.