Michael Jay Berger

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Michael Jay Berger
I am a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law with 30 years of bankruptcy experience. I am AV rated.
5.0 star rating
Against All Odds
- a Chapter 11 client
5.0 star rating
How can a bankruptcy be an EXCELLENT experience?
- a Chapter 7 client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 3.5 star rating

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This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority. more

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($200-$390/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

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  • 9454 Wilshire Blvd 6th Fl
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212
    Office: 310-271-6223
    Fax: 310-271-9805
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  • 515 South Flower Street
    36th Floor
    Los Angeles, CA 90071
    Office: 310-271-6223
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  • 6320 Canoga Avenue
    15th Floor
    Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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Languages Spoken

  • Armenian
  • Cambodian
  • English
  • Hebrew
  • Korean
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About Me

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Videos (1)

Michael Berger's Resume Education Certified Legal Specialist in Bankruptcy Law certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Against All Odds”

Posted by: a Chapter 11 client, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: I came to Michael Berger literally at the 11th hour...the morning before a court-ordered sale of my sole asset was to take place in another state!... more
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5 star rating

“How can a bankruptcy be an EXCELLENT experience?”

Posted by: a Chapter 7 client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: What is even more amusing is that I found Michael Jay Berger on the Internet! I found Michael's Web site to be sincere, and when my husband and I... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

7 endorsements


Glenn Edward Stevens

mr berger is knowledgeable in the field of bankruptcy i am a real estate attorney and have referred him clients for bankruptcy protection all were... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Glenn Stevens , Beverly Hills (CA), 8 months ago
Ronald Alan Hecker

When it comes to creditors rights and remedies, Michael Bereger is tops. I have referred clients to him and he handled every case to their... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ronald Hecker , Beverly Hills (CA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

31 years since Michael Jay Berger was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1981 02/09/2012

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
California Discipline w/actual suspension 1997 02/09/2012

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger 1983–present
Associate Editor at Beverly Hills Bar Journal 1991–1996
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
UC Hastings COL Law JD - Juris Doctor 1981
Duke Univ English undergraduate 1978

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certified Specialist - Bankruptcy Law State Bar of California 2011
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 2010-present
Officer American Bankruptcy Institute 2005-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 13 Legal Answers
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0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Boston Marathon, Monday, April 16, 2007 Track Club LA 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
The Proposed Settlement of a Class Action Lawsuit Against Student Loan Xpress Long Beach Town Hall Meeting For Former Students of Silver State Helicopters 2010
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