Michael D. Douglas joined Parker Shaffie LLP in 2026, bringing more than sixteen years of sophisticated civil litigation, appellate, and transactional counseling experience to the firm. His practice encompasses complex business torts, fraud litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and entertainment matters. Michael has litigated matters across all California state and federal district courts, and argued cases through the California appellate courts up to the California Supreme Court.
In addition to his extensive courtroom record, Michael previously served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for a national payment processing company. This in-house executive background provides him with unique insight into regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, and emerging fintech and cryptocurrency issues—topics on which he frequently speaks on industry panels.
Committed to efficient and equitable conflict resolution, Michael is an active advocate for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). He serves as a volunteer mediator on the Los Angeles Superior Court Mediation Volunteer Panel and is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. Earlier in his career, he served as a member and team leader for the American Inns of Court (Wallace Chapter) in Del Mar, California. Dedicated to civic engagement and community service, Michael actively supports local neighborhood development initiatives and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
