Civil Litigator and Certified Family Law Specialist. Licensed since 1989. Free Consult (323) 815-7807
Michael is a graduate of the University of Southern California Law School, and was formerly a partner of Knowles Collum LLP in Beverly Hills, and an associate of Loeb and Loeb, LLP in Los Angeles. Michael has extensive family law and civil litigation experience, including matters involving complex tracing and reimbursement issues, joinder of third parties and trusts, and unwinding asset-protection schemes and fraudulent transfers of property.
Michael’s litigation approach is to attempt informal resolution if possible, but to be prepared to litigate aggressively if necessary. Michael has substantial experience in all aspects of family law, including property division, support, custody, same sex dissolutions, domestic violence restraining orders, prenuptial agreements and family law appeals. Michael’s civil litigation experience includes business disputes, defamation, injunctions, property disputes, contract claims and civil appeals.
Languages spoken
English
R. MICHAEL COLLUM, A LAW CORPORATION
3435 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Suite 2600
LOS ANGELES, CA, 90010
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1989 | 02/08/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 2014 |
Certified Specialist - Family Law | State Bar of California | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal Attorney | R. Michael Collum, A Law Corporation | 2012 - 2014 |
Partner | Knowles Collum LLP | 2009 - 2012 |
Principal Attorney | Law Offices of R. Michael Collum | 2005 - 2009 |
Associate Attorney | Novian & Novian | 1997 - 2005 |
Associate Attorney | Law Offices or Ronald Jason Palmieri | 1994 - 1997 |
Associate Attorney | Langberg, Leslie, Mann & Gabriel | 1992 - 1994 |
Associate Attorney | Loeb & Loeb | 1990 - 1992 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law | Volunteer Attorney | 2016 - Present |
Friendly Hand Foundation | Executive Committee | 2015 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
Friendly Hand Foundation | President | 2016 - 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Southern California Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Millsaps Coll | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
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Chris Zhen, Family Attorney on Jun 13, 2019
Relationship: Other
Michael is an exceptional family lawyer, exceptionally knowledgeable, exceptionally competent. More importantly Michael is friendly and warm, someone who you would want to work with in stressful times.
Somair Alam, Litigation Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer.
Chris Zhen, Family Attorney on Jun 13, 2019
Relationship: Other
Michael is an exceptional family lawyer, exceptionally knowledgeable, exceptionally competent. More importantly Michael is friendly and warm, someone who you would want to work with in stressful times.
Somair Alam, Litigation Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Nov 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
David Handel, Family Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Marc Collins, Family Attorney on Apr 10, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Michael is one of the very best family law attorneys I have EVER worked with. His writing and argument are compelling and persuasive, his approach both comprehensive and compassionate. He has the highest recommendation as both a Family Law Attorney (Certified) and Civil Litigator that this attorney can give.