Michael Godwin represents clients in high-stakes litigation and cross-border asset recovery matters. He has developed a unique practice representing creditors and pursuing asset recovery and judgment enforcement, often through litigation focused on piercing fraudulent schemes and offshore asset protection devices.
Michael also has a long track record of successfully representing clients in commercial litigation matters involving bankruptcy, crypto-asset disputes, real estate, and trade secrets. He has been involved in every stage of litigation, from pre-suit investigations through trial and appeal.
Results
- Represents post-confirmation plan administrator of Voyager Digital Holdings, Inc., a publicly traded cryptocurrency company and one of the largest cryptocurrency platforms in the world, in connection with post-confirmation administrative and litigation matters
- Represents post-confirmation litigation trustee of Prime Trust, a leader in the cryptocurrency space with more than $3.8 billion in cryptocurrency and fiat under custody at its peak, in connection with post-confirmation administrative and litigation matters
- Represented a US creditor in a federal district court action to enforce an international arbitration award against foreign award debtors and a related alter ego; recovered more than $300 million after trial*
Recognitions
- San Diego Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2025
Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Credentials
Education
- University of San Diego School of Law, JD
- University of San Diego, BBA
Admissions
- California
Courts/Agencies
- US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- US District Court for the Central District of California
- US District Court for the Southern District of California