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Michael Avanesian
JT LEGAL GROUP
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Biography
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
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- California State University - Los Angeles
- M.S. | Pure Mathematics
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- I specialized in topology.
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- California State University - Los Angeles
- B.S. | Computer Science
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Avanesian Law Firm
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- 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
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.
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- 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.
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- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Bankruptcy subcommittee member
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- Southern California Bankruptcy American Inn of Court
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- Los Angeles County Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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Fees
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Free Consultation
Everyone is entitled to a free 30-45 minute consultation For All Personal Injury Cases. -
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. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
If you are injured in an accident, call and we will provide a free no obligation consultation.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Legal Malpractice
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Foreclosure Defense
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Area
- Pharmaceutical Law
Languages
- Armenian: Spoken
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
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