State Years

Washington - WA < 1 year

California - CA 17 years
Licensed for less than one year

State WA

Acquired 2023

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 17 years

State CA

Acquired 2006

Status
Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Michael Akiva

Car accident Attorney at Los Angeles, CA

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Reliable & Trustworthy!!

The first honest personal injury attorney

I brought a dog bit case to Michael about 18 months ago and he really went after the owners. They refused to just pay medical bills at first and went silent. Not only did Michael take them to court, he prevailed in short order. He kept me informed every step of the way and I really felt that he advised me in my best interests, instead of what would make him the most money. In the end, Michael probably made less money by advising me how he did, but I feel that he gave me the right direction and it all worked out as well as it could have. His office staff is very professional and they always remembered who I was. I would recommend Michael and his firm 1000 times over.

About Michael

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Practice areas

Car accident

25%
Personal injury

25%

Mr. Akiva handles all types of personal injury claims, including auto accidents, slip and falls, animal attacks, serious and whiplash injuries, and wrongful death.

14 years, 400 cases
Slip and fall accident

20%
Wrongful death

20%
Animal and dog bites

10%

PROTECTING YOU SINCE 1972.

Michael Akiva is Managing Partner of Jacoby & Meyers. Having started his career as an attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP, a prestigious, global corporate law firm, Michael quickly realized that representing big corporations was not for him. After leaving the firm, Michael dedicated himself to fighting for the rights of the injured.

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Education:

J.D. UCLA School of Law, Editor, UCLA Law Review
B.S., Finance, University of Southern California, Magna cum laude

Memberships & Associations:

California Bar
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Committee Member, LACBA Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee
Member NAPIL
Super Lawyers
Consumer Attorneys of California

Awards

Client's Choice

2013

Contact Michael

Jacoby & Meyers

(844) 521-0345 Office

10900 Wilshire Blvd

15th Floor

Los Angeles, CA, 90024

jacobyandmeyers.com

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Client's Choice

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Posted by deya517 | August 12, 2013

Reliable & Trustworthy!!

Michael and his team were very professional. They dealt with everything in my two cases I had. They took away all worries and concerns. I am very happy to say I had them to help me out.

Posted by Nate | August 12, 2013

The first honest personal injury attorney

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Posted by Shirley | August 1, 2013

Excellent Lawyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent Lawyer!!! Mr Akvia was responsive to my needs as his client involving my auto accident. He and his team were more than helpful. I would recommend such a professional lawyer with a southern heart to anyone indeed. Best Wishes!

Posted by Michael | March 26, 2013

Very professional and helpful

Michael and his team was very helpful and professional through the whole process of my two car accidents. He tried very hard to find everything for me and make it easy on my end. I was pleased working with him and I believe he genuinely cares about his clients.

Posted by Alex | March 4, 2013

He did a great job!

I felt like I didn't have to do much. He handled everything for me and I was satisfied with the outcome of my case.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Partner
Jacoby & Meyers Law Offices
2009 - Present

Associate
Latham & Watkins, LLP
2006 - 2009

Education

University of California - Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor
2006

University of Southern California
BS - Bachelor of Science
2003

Associations

Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
2010 - Present

Lawyer Referral and Information Services LACBA Committee
Committee Member
2010 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Member
2009 - Present

Languages Spoken

English

Hebrew

Spanish

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer
2019

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyer
2018

Rising Star
Super Lawyer
2014

Rising Star
Super Lawyer
2013

Top Attorney
Los Angeles Magazine
2013

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Publications

Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law
During the Tender Offer or Some Time Around it: Helping Courts Interpret the Best-Price Rule
2006

UCLA CLSA
Rethinking Delaware's Response to Director Flight
2004

Attorney endorsements

Received (15)

Given (17)

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Charles Smith

Personal injury Attorney | Jun 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Elie Ghodsi

Unknown Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

Eliot Rushovich

Personal injury Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

Benjamin Kuipers

Personal injury Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Akiva as an attorney. His Avvo responses are concise yet informative and shows a depth of his understanding of the law."

Brad Micklin

Administrative law Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Akiva is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

M. Miller

Communications and media Attorney | Aug 23
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"I endorse this lawyer."

Raymond Zolekhian

Personal injury Attorney | Aug 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Bahram Niknia

Personal injury Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Omid Khalifeh

Personal injury Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a true subject matter expert with the skills and experience to handle even the most complex matters. I endorse this lawyer."

Steven Hurdle

Personal injury Attorney | Aug 13
Relationship: Friend

"Mike is an excellent attorney. He genuinely cares about his clients, their health and their recoveries. Mike is also very organized and is diligent in his representation of his clients."