Bachelor of Science, California State University Los Angeles - 1978
Master of Arts in Public Administration, Pepperdine University, Malibu - 1980
Juris Doctor with Scholastic Distinction, Western State University College of Law - 1990
Graduated in top 10% of class     
Admitted to the California State Bar - 1990

Married in 1976, two children
Resides in San Juan Capistrano, California

November 1, 1999 to the present
Formation of the Law Offices of Bagby, Gajdos & Zachary. Firm devoted exclusively to Workers’ Compensation defense

February 1996 - October 1999
Law Offices of Michael R. Bagby & Associates. Firm devoted exclusively to Workers' Compensation defense

1990 - January 1996
Law Offices of Bagby & Klein. Firm devoted exclusively to Workers' Compensation defense

1988 - 1989
Law Firm of Bagby, Cohen & Gannam. Firm devoted exclusively to Workers' Compensation defense

1973 - 1989
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Detective Sergeant, retired

Member of Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys' Association
Member of the California State Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association and Workers' Compensation Sections thereof
Southern California Lawyers Magazine, “Super Lawyer” 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Orange Coast Magazine "Southern California Super Lawyers" 2010
*Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation. [Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.]

“There’s Never a Cop Around When You Need One; Is This a Civil Rights Violation? Imposing Liability for Failing to Provide Police Protection.” Western State University College of Law, Law Review, Vol. 17, No. 1. Fall 1989
Los Angeles Magazine "Southern California Super Lawyers" 2010