Our Commitment
to Legal Excellence
The lawyers of Lido Law Group know that legal problems do not announce themselves. They develop inside businesses, inside transactions, and inside relationships until the moment they cannot be ignored. By then, the record is already written, and the options have already narrowed.
Lido Law Group works with businesses and individuals who understand that the right legal counsel is not a reaction to a problem. It is the structure that prevents one, and the force that resolves it when prevention is no longer an option.
Civil litigation. Business counsel. Employment law. Asset protection.
One firm. One standard.
Lido Means
A place where the land meets water.
At Lido Law Group, this concept becomes a powerful metaphore
Land = Law
Firm, structured principles,
Established procedures,
clear boundries
Water = Justice
Fluid, Transformational,
often Unpredictable
Lido = Balance
The intersection of structure
and motion, leads to clarity,
progress and resolution
Meet Our Legal Team
Michael H. Weiner
Managing Attorney
Michael H. Weiner, Esq. is an experienced business and civil litigation attorney whose practice focuses on general civil and business litigation, business planning, corporate formation, compliance and transactions, employment law for both plaintiffs and defendants, trademark and copyright applications, and franchising. For more than sixteen years, he has advised corporations, entrepreneurs, and small business owners on how to build, grow, acquire, manage, and protect their businesses and assets.
Mr. Weiner has represented a broad range of companies and organizations, including nationwide franchisors, technology companies, and locally based San Diego businesses. His practice is shaped by a practical understanding of the legal and operational issues businesses face at every stage of development, from formation and expansion to dispute resolution and risk management. He is known for providing clients with strategic, business-minded counsel that is both thoughtful and solutions-oriented.
Mr. Weiner earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2009, graduating cum laude. Before attending law school, he received his Paralegal Certificate from Northeastern University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University, where he studied Political Science and History.
He has worked in the legal field since 1997 and brings nearly three decades of legal industry experience to his practice. His background includes service with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office in New York, work as a civil litigation paralegal in Boston, and clerkships with The Upper Deck Company, LLC in Carlsbad, California, and with a civil business litigation firm in San Diego. Over the course of his career, he has also practiced with Stilwell & Associates and later served as a partner at Stilwell, Weiner, de Vos, LP.
Outside the office, Mr. Weiner enjoys traveling, cooking, and contributing his time to local nonprofit organizations.
Rita N. Sanchez-Garcia
Law Clerk
Rita is a Law Clerk with Lido Law Group APC, where she assists the firm's attorney(s) with legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and supporting case preparation.
She is currently a third-year law student at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and expects to earn her Juris Doctor in 2026. During law school, she has received multiple Honors Distinctions and earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award, recognizing the highest grade in a course.
Rita is focused on developing her legal skills and supporting clients through complex legal matters. In her free time, Rita enjoys playing pickleball, discovering new coffee shops, and cheering on San Diego FC!
Administrative Assistant
Carly Klinger is an administrative assistant with Lido Law Group. Her work includes supporting case management, document preparation, and client communication. Carly is committed to helping ensure matters are handled efficiently and that clients feel informed throughout the process. Outside of the office, Carly is a recent graduate from the University of California, Davis, where she studied Political Science and Communications.
Carly has experience in legislative research, advocacy for students and underrepresented communities, as well as having been an educator on anti-discrimination policy and rights within California. She plans to continue her path towards becoming an attorney and is currently in the process of applying to law school. A born and raised San Diego local, Carly loves hiking, paddle boarding, and snowboarding!