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Michael Harold Nathans
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Biography
In recognition of Mr. Nathans' superior family law skills. Mr Nathans has been named a Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2012.
Attorney Michael Nathans is your strongest legal advocate with 25 years of proven results. As the founder of Nathans Family Law APC in Los Angeles, Michael Nathans' focus, with the support of a professional office staff, is on diligently serving the needs of individuals and families at every stage of the family law legal process.
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Reflecting Attorney Michael Nathans' divorce and family law expertise he has been ranked in the top 5% of California Family Law Attorney every year since 2012 by Los Angeles Magazine.
Michael H. Nathans received his bachelor’s degree, with high honors, from UC Santa Barbara and graduated from Loyola Law School. Shortly thereafter, he opened up his own family legal practice to best pursue the highest standards and personal approach to the practice of family law.
A native of Los Angeles, he has extensive experience with the local legal process in Southern California and is licensed to practice in all California state courts. He has also acted in the capacity of Judge Pro Tem (temporary judge) for the Los Angeles County courts.
He is appointed frequently by family law courts to represent minor children in contested divorce and child custody cases, owing to his long-term and demonstrated experience in family law and child custody matters.
He is affiliated with a number of California legal organizations, including membership in the family law sections of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Santa Monica Bar Association, the Burbank Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and Lawyers for Human Rights.
He is committed to the practice of family law and to helping clients work to resolve disputes effectively with minimal cost. His career in family law remains motivated by a desire to work directly with clients and devise solutions that can address legal problems of daily life.
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Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
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Location
Nathans Family Law, APC
5670 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA, 90036-3710
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by Linda | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
Mr Nathans is an amazing attorney. Yes his fees are pricey but its worth it. He works truley hard and is well prepared when attending court. You pay good money and you get quality results. It tooks almost two years to finalize my divorce not because of Mr Nathans but because of my husband who failed ...
Posted by Allison | September 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic Family Law Attorney
I consulted with several family law attorneys and Mr. Nathans turned out to be the best. I was grateful I found him. He really helped me and my kids with the divorce. Mr. Nathans really knows his stuff and is very aggressive, which is what I needed for my case.
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Rude and bad attitude but the best of the best at what he does.
Mr. Nathans is such a jerk. he has had me in tears many times. HOWEVER, the attitude is what you need in court. he knows what he is doing and works non stop to get it done. he is rather pricey but you get what you pay for and so far ive gotten everything i want. Now if my ex could just disappear i'd ...
Michael Harold Nathans's Lawyer Endorsements
"Hard working, extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to his clients. I endorse this attorney without any hesitation!"
Olga Ginzburg
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Owner, Nathans Family Law, APC
Associations
1995 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar FoundationMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Education
1992
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of California - Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Study Group
Analyzing Tax Returns For Family Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers