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Michael Avanesian
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Summary
If you are in the market for a trustworthy, aggressive and competent attorney, you have found him.
Education
- Southwestern Law School
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: Deans List 2L and 3L Public Service Award Cali Award for Antitrust Witkin Award for Bankruptcy
- Activities: Board member of the Armenian Bar Association
- California State University - Los Angeles
- M.S. | Pure Mathematics
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- I specialized in topology.
- California State University - Los Angeles
- B.S. | Computer Science
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Avanesian Law Firm
- - Current
- The firm is a bankruptcy boutique firm specializing in everything bankruptcy. We represent debtors and creditors in bankruptcy including adversary proceedings, Chapter 7 Trustees, and distressed asset investors.
- Associate Attorney
- Law Offices of David A. Tilem
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- I represent Debtors and Creditors in the bankruptcy process.
- Associate Attorney
- Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger
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- Primary contributor/drafter of almost all the Chapter 11 Plans of Reorganization filed by the firm (16 of them in 9 months). Other duties included trial work and representing companies and individuals in the Chapter 11 reorganization process.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Retailers Beware, Charging Extra Fees to Consumers for Using Credit Cards Is Illegal
- Law Offices of David A. Tilem
Awards
- Best Californian Lawyer - Bankruptcy
- Acquisition International
- Certificate of Appreciation for Inspiring Students
- East Los Angeles Community College
- Top Lawyers in California
- American Lawyer Media
- 2013 Honor Roll of Pro Bono Volunteers
- United States Bankruptcy Court
- 2012 Honor Roll of Pro Bono Volunteers
- United States Bankruptcy Court
- Excellence for the Future: Antitrust
- CALI
- Academic Excellence in Bankruptcy
- Witkin
Professional Associations
- Central District Bankruptcy Court
- Chapter 7 Limited Scope Ad Hoc Committee
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- Activities: The committee was formed to rewrite the rule on limited scope of representation of Chapter 7 clients in the central district of California.
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- LRIS advisory committee member
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- Activities: Advise lawyer referral service respecting ethical issues that arise during the course of its operation as a referral service.
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Bankruptcy subcommittee member
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- Southern California Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
- member
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- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- member
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- San Fernando Valley Bar Association
- member
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- central district consumer bankruptcy attorneys association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
Fees
- Free Consultation
Everyone is entitled to a free 30 minute consultation. - Credit Cards Accepted
I accept credit card payments for non-Debtors. This means if you're not planning or intending to file bankruptcy within the next 90 days, I will accept credit card payments from you. - Contingent Fees
We work with clients on alternate fee agreements to find a solution which makes sense.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Business Law
- Legal Malpractice
- Foreclosure Defense
- Consumer Law
- Real Estate Law
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Estate Planning
- Appeals & Appellate
- Personal Injury
Additional Practice Area
- Pharmaceutical Law
Languages
- Armenian: Spoken
- English: Spoken, Written
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