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Biography
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.
Verdicts & Settlements:
$5.1 Million | Auto v. Truck
$2.5 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.5 Million | Slip and Fall
$1.5 Million | Auto v. Bus
$1.5 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.375 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.35 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.3 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.25 Million | Auto v. Pedestrian
$1.1 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1 Million | Truck v. Motorcycle
$1 Million | Products Liability Burn Case
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
Protecting You Since 1972.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
Personal Injury
25%
17 years | 400 cases
Slip and Fall Accident
20%
Wrongful Death
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 2 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
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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
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 ad...
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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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2013
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, Jacoby & Meyers Law Offices
2006 - 2009
Associate, Latham & Watkins, LLP
Associations
2010 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Lawyer Referral and Information Services LACBA CommitteeCommittee Member
2009 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
Education
2006
University of California - Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Southern California
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2006
Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law
During the Tender Offer or Some Time Around it: Helping Courts Interpret the Best-Price Rule
2004
UCLA CLSA
Rethinking Delaware's Response to Director Flight
Languages
English
Hebrew
Spanish