Michael Charles Doland

Michael Charles Doland

also known as Michael Doland

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 48 years

Business Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Intellectual Property ... +3 more

12424 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 35%

Creation of companies, transactions of companies, litigation regarding companies. Significant experience in apparel business, foreign trade matters, computer and internet companies.

48 years

35%
Litigation 30%

all business and real esate related lawsuits including trademark, breach of contract, corporate and LLC dissolution, disputes between co-owners.

48 years

30%
Intellectual Property 20%

Trademark and copyright registration, licensing, and litigation.

48 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

Negotiation and preparation of contracts and agreements, litigation regarding enforcement of agreements

48 years

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 3%

Formation and related documents. Due Diligence on merger and acquisition. Corporate squeeze-out litigation.

48 years

3%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 2%

Formation and related documents. Due diligence on merger and acquisition. Corporate squeeze out litigation

48 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Doland & Fraade

12424 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

Doland & Fraade

12424 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Santa Monica, CA, 90025

Doland & Fraade

12424 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Brentwood, CA, 90025

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Michael Charles Doland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Jimmy | May 13, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation

Very helpful and understanding

I had couple of questions that had to do with starting up a charity organization and wanted to know if i was crossing any lines with what i wanted to do. Michael here was actually the 5th attorney i have called cause i wasn't really understand them very much but Michael cleared everything up for me a...nd made everything so easy to understand. He was so helpful and so nice over the phone, at the same time he had a great sense of humor and made me feel really comfortable over the phone as i was very nervous when i made the call. I highly suggest you giving Michael a call if you have any question. Just know that if i do need to hire a lawyer that the reason of my call, Michael will for sure 100% be the one that I would want to represent me

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

Frank, to-the-point, compassionate and tough

Counsel Doland helped me tackle a knotty contractual issue recently. I am now confident I will win my case. The way Mr. Doland did it was to give me the bare facts of how the courtroom works, what my role is, how I should address the judge, and how to conduct myself at the hearing. He explained, u...sing facts and examples, reasons I should relax instead of panicking. This was no smoke and mirrors show to make me feel good. Mr. Doland essentially gave me free law school lessons. Then we got down to the case at hand, and he has educated me to the point I feel like a confident, wise client and believe I will be a composed, calm Plaintiff who will win this case. A masterful consultation. I work in a field where lawsuits are common. I'll need an attorney again. I'll be back with Mr. Doland.

Posted by Pat | January 02, 2014 | Business

Knighted Lawyer Shines with Extraordinary Service, Impressive Integrity, Direct Honesty and Sweet Humility

I had no idea that asking a question on AVVO.com on Christmas Eve would result in Atty. Michael Doland providing exactly the information I needed at supersonic speed. What followed was almost unbelievable. Atty. Doland's fabulous assistance didn't stop on Christmas Eve. Atty. Doland kept on giving ...through Christmas and the days that followed with zero risk or cost to me and with unbridled selflessness and kindness integrated with an abundance of generosity and gentility. He even helped me understand what needed to be done to "tip the scales of justice" in my favor based on sound legal tenets. Atty. Doland is fluent in English, French, Italian and Spanish, so anyone involved in business, international commerce or affairs, real estate, life estate matters, mediation or arbitration could benefit immensely from his dexterity in language and law, just for starters. You'll delight in dealing with an attorney who has "old school" values and does the "right thing" in your best interest no matter what because he truly believes practicing law is a service. In my case, Atty. Doland also gave sage advice about public relations and press issues, which was clearly above and beyond any reasonable standard of expectations. It was crystal clear to me that his goal was to help me in a tough situation, but it didn't take much to make me realize that with the way he operates, he provides timely assistance so that his clients can avoid being in tough situations. Atty. Doland's sincere compassion is a rare characteristic that surfaced almost immediately, and his motivation to help others is genuine and invaluable. Perhaps what intrigued me most was from a simple comment I made in an email to Atty. Doland about others. Atty. Doland had the incredible initiative to follow up and essentially establish a resolution when he had nothing to gain or lose personally; he did it to help others. Period. For him to spend his time and energy for the benefit of others was incredibly inspiring. Atty. Doland's unsolicited efforts helped a business, another attorney and me, not Atty. Doland. That kind of selflessness and exceptional service is extraordinary and definitely not something to be ignored when legal matters, keen assessment skills and efficiency can be critical to your success. There are dichotomies I cherish from my experiences with Atty. Doland. He is erudite in at least four languages, yet he communicated with me in the only language I know at my level of comprehension. Atty. Doland is exceedingly generous with his wealth of knowledge and legal acumen, yet he is frugal when it comes to consuming the time of others, so issues are handled expeditiously and precisely the first time, not dragged out to waste resources. Atty. Doland is bright and very well educated, but he doesn't hold his formal education, extensive knowledge or legal acumen above others; he shares what he know freely and accurately with humility. Atty. Doland has been knighted by foreign nations, and as you get to know him, you will learn that his integrity matches how he treats clients and prospects with dignity and respect as if they were the center of the universe, which is paramount to an ideal and fruitful attorney-client relationship. Let's face it. Who wouldn't want an attorney who'd earned knighthood more than once? Atty. Doland touched my life in an very special way with his commitment, dedication, honesty, diligence and integrity. I will never forget him or his spectacular insight and skills. If you want the best lawyer, it might be very foolish to spend time looking further. Try a complimentary consultation and make your own decision about being represented by an extraordinary attorney who puts your needs above all else. Best wishes with multi-faceted successes in many lands as Atty. Doland represents you and you triumph repeatedly!

Posted by Jack | September 26, 2013 | Business

Michael Doland, great lawyer and friend!

Michael Doland represented my business with overseas clients for over 15 years. Without his great knowledge of business and the fact that he speaks several languages we could have never done the amount of business we did with our overseas partners. Michael was always easy to talk to, very understa...nding and extremely easy to work with. Thank you Michael Doland for making our business a success and helping our domestic business grow internationally.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2013 | Intellectual Property

Great help received from Michael!

Recently I talked to Michael regarding an intellectual property case. Michael was very responsive and helpful in clearing out the confusion I had for my case. He was very experienced in his professional fields and gave me great and cost-effective advice, which was really important for me in this down...-time. I would definitely recommend Michael to my friends since he's a trustworthy lawyer who really understands your issue and concerns.

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Michael Charles Doland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Adkins

Business lawyer | Nov 04

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"I’ve read many of Michael Charles Doland’s responses in Avvo’s Q&A forum, and his answers consistently reflect professionalism, accuracy, and practical legal insight. He takes the time to explain complex issues clearly and respectfully, helping both clients and colleagues understand the law. His steady contributions demonstrate a deep commitment to the legal community and to public education. I’m pleased to endorse Mr. Doland as a knowledgeable and reliable attorney."

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April Robinson

Business lawyer | Oct 07

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"Attorney Dolan consistently provides thoughtful, knowledgeable, and precise answers on Avvo. His responses reflect outstanding wisdom seamlessly merged with the practice of law."

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William Gadd

Business lawyer | Sep 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Doland has consistently displayed useful legal knowledge on a variety of inquires posted on this forum, which can be a service, but can also be time consuming. He has set a solid standard for providing his particular brand of legal insight to those members of the public that have questions and are in need of a sense of the direction."

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Jason Schauer

Family lawyer | Jul 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Wiesner

Business lawyer | Mar 11

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"Mr. Doland's responses on Avvo are consistently on point and to the point."

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Julio Torrente

Business lawyer | Oct 30

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"I recommend Mr. Doland for his wealth of knowledge and insight. I’d reach out to him for counsel on how to handle your situation. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Dickinson

Unknown lawyer | Mar 26

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"Mr. Doland is a reliable voice on Avvo. His comments are often insightful and always helpful. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Blecher

Business lawyer | Jan 10

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"Mike's experience is vast. It's clear from hundreds of amazing reviews and endorsements that he shares his knowledge without hesitation. I endorse Mike Doland."

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Kelvin Green

Business lawyer | Dec 24

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"I endorse this lawyer.he always provides honest and practical advice,"

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Kristine Brown

Business lawyer | Nov 12

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"I endorse Mr. Doland. He routinely provides feedback that is constructive and centered on issues likely to be determinative. This is particularly important where multiple factors come into play and a person's predicament has no clearcut answer. Honesty and practicality are imperative to effective lawyering, and Mr. Doland's answers on the Avvo Q&A forum exhibit these qualities."

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Inna Brady

Business lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a fantastic lawyer. His practical advice is sound. His exceptional business acumen and many decades of legal experience will be a gem to any business client."

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Derek Colvin

Business lawyer | Sep 16

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"I endorse this lawyer for proving thoughtful and helpful comments to the community."

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Jeffrey Schwimmer

Unknown lawyer | Apr 04

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"I have been a contributing responder to questions posted on AVVO seeking legal information for a very long time, during which time I have had the opportunity to read the advice that Attorney Doland has given to many of them. His answers are spot-on, containing legally accurate, practical and compassionate information, that any of the questioners/posters would well benefit by considering and/or following the same. For people in Attorney Doland's geographical area where he practices who are looking for a top notch experienced attorney to represent him, he is in my opinion the go-to lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Phillip Gunthert

Business lawyer | Mar 14

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"I endorse Attorney Doland on AVVO and as an attorney with great experience in a variety of areas such as Business, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Contracts amongst other areas. His answers are professional, accurate and helpful always to people needing help and attorneys alike. I can highly recommend that any client would be very well and professionally served by Attorney Dolan in a variety of legal areas."

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Gregory Dennis

Business lawyer | Jan 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. He provides solid legal advice for local, federal, and international business transactions. If you have a business transaction in California, he should be in your rolodex. Multilingual and great desk side manner, Attorney Doland offers solutions that can fit within any sized business's budget and is a role model in the profession. Business minded and poetic, he can translate legal jargon for laypeople trying to secure their economic interest by way of law."

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Melissa Cefalu

Unknown lawyer | Oct 13

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"It is clear from Michael's responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this attorney."

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Peter Morgan

Business lawyer | Jul 07

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"Mr. Doland is a highly qualified lawyer who cuts right to the chase. Consider his advice carefully. Ignore it at your peril."

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Aneeta Mishra

Unknown lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and recommend Attorney Doland."

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Chananel Nakasaka

Business lawyer | May 10

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"Mr. Doland is incredibly gifted in business law and I am certain he's a remarkable litigator. I have read some of the answers he wrote on AVVO and it's abundantly clear to me that he is a highly qualified attorney. He went to Georgetown for undergrad and law school! I frequently see attorneys who attended a prestigious university but went to a tier 2 or tier 3 law school. He also speaks multiple languages: Italian, French, and Spanish. Mr. Doland is truly an impressive lawyer!"

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Carlton Chen

Business lawyer | Feb 08

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"I wholeheartedly endorse Michael Doland who practices business law in the Los Angeles, California area. I had a long, delightful telephone conversation with him and anticipate additional phone calls with him but, if the opportunity presents itself, we resolved to meet each other in person. It is obvious that we think alike when handling legal matters for our clients. We both would not undertake the representation unless we genuinely believe that we could be of real service to the client, having the skill sets and experience to do so. It should be noted that Attorney Doland is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Law, one of the top law schools in the nation. If you decide to retain him and he agrees to represent you, you should have every confidence that he is the right lawyer for your needs."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Contributor - Business, Avvo

2015

Client Choice - Business, Avvo

2006

Commendatore (Knight Commander) nel Ordine al Merito, Republic of Italy

1999

Chevalier (Knight) Ordre des Arts et Lettres, France

1993

Chevalier (Knight) Ordre des Palmes academiques, France

N/A

Top Attorney - Business, Avvo

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Doland & Fraade

2004 - 2006

Owner, Law Offices of Michael Doland, Inc.

1978 - 2004

Partner, Doland & Gould

Associations

2000 - Present

International Trademark Association

Mediator

2000 - Present

FINRA

Arbitrator

2007 - 2009

Beverly Hills Bar Association, International Law Section

President

1997 - 1999

Italy America Chamber of Commerce West

President

1993 - 1996

French American Chamber of Commerce

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Trademark Office Registration 3,902,534

Registration granted

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Education

1977

Georgetown Univ Law Ctr

law

1973

Georgetown Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2013

Givner Kaye webinar

International Trade - Common Errors and Issues

2012

2009

APRAM

US Developments in Web trademark piracy

Publications

2009

Recouvrement de creances (French) Debt collection in USA

1987

ITALIAN TRADE COMMISSION (I.C.E.) Guida per l'Esportatore negli Stati Uniti

Languages

English

French

Spanish

Italian

Activity

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