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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 14 years
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About Michael

Oakwood Legal Group, based in Beverly Hills, is California’s premier personal injury law firm. We represent clients across California including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County, San Diego and the Bay Area.  Our lawyers are armed with sophisticated legal training from some of the nation’s top law schools, including Harvard Law School. We’ve recovered millions for our clients and successfully handle personal injury, accident and wrongful death matters with skilled, knowledgeable and aggressive representation throughout the course of your legal matter.

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Practice areas

Personal injury
  1. Personal injury: 100%

    Highly respected personal injury attorney passionately advocating the rights of those injured in any accident.

    15 years, 4,000 cases

Languages spoken

Spanish, Farsi, Filipino

Photos and videos

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Contact

Michael Terani

470 S San Vicente Blvd.
Second Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90048

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      CAActive200602/04/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers6
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      America's Top 100 High Stake LitigatorsAmerica's Top 100 Attorneys2018
      Lawyers of Distinction 2018Lawyers of Distinction2018
      10 Best Law Firm SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys2018
      Top Lawyers in CaliforniaLegal Network2014
      Order of Distinguished AttorneysBeverly Hills Bar Association2013
      Lead Counsel RatedLead Counsel Review Board2013
      Very Good RatingAvvo2013
      Excellent RatingAvvo2013
      Lead Counsel RatedLead Counsel2013
      Preferred MemberTrustlink2012
      5 Star - A RatingTrustlink2011
      5 Year Anniversary Proudly Serving The CommunityLexisNexis2011
      Top AttorneyLos Angeles Magazine2011
      A RatingBetter Business Bureau2011
      ViITA VolunteerVITA2011
      MentorJUMP2010
      MentorshipJUMP2009
      Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2006
      Certificate of AdmissionSupreme Court of California2006
      MemberState Bar of California2006
      MemberLos Angeles County Bar Association2006
      Dean's ListUCLA2000
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerOakwood Legal Group, LLP2014 - Present
      Managing PartnerTerani Law Firm2006 - Present
      AttorneyMeatco Provision, Inc.2006 - 2007
      ClerkRichardson, Bambrick, Cermak & Fair2005 - 2006
      Civil Tort DepartmentSanta Monica City Attorneys Office2004 - 2005
      ClerkCity Attorney's Office, Santa Monica2003 - 2004
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
      American Association for JusticeAttorney Member - Personal Injury Law2013 - Present
      California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeNon-CACJ Member Attorney2013 - Present
      American Association for Justice, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member2013 - Present
      Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesMember2011 - Present
      State Bar of California, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member2007 - Present
      Supreme Court of CaliforniaAttorney2007 - Present
      Beverly Hills Bar FoundationAttorney Member2006 - Present
      California Bar FoundationMember2006 - Present
      Los Angeles County Bar FoundationMember2006 - Present
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2013 - 2013
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2012 - 2012
      American Bar AssociationMember2012 - 2012
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2011 - 2011
      American Bar AssociationMember2011 - 2011
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2010 - 2010
      American Bar AssociationMember2010 - 2010
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2009 - 2009
      American Bar AssociationMember2009 - 2009
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2008 - 2008
      American Bar AssociationMember2008 - 2008
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2007 - 2007
      Westwood Recreation CenterPark Advisory Board Member2007 - 2010
      American Bar AssociationMember2007 - 2007
      Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2006 - 2006
      American Bar AssociationMember2006 - 2006
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      AAUSA BlogWhat to do when involved in an accident.2013
      Auto Accident BlogLearn the Steps to Take If You Have Suffered a Head or Brain Injury2013
      Criminal Defense BlogA Father, A Son and A Sword2011
      Criminal Defense BlogA Vegetable Crime2011
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Loyola Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2006
      Univ of California at Los AngelesBA - Bachelor of Arts2003
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Westwood Recreation CenterYouth Awareness2013
      JUMP Mentorship ProgramYoung Adults & The Legal Profession2008
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      $1,400,000.00 Brain Injury/Auto Accident$1,400,000.00
      $2,300,000 Auto Accident/DUI$2,300,000
      Semi vs Auto$975,000
      Auto vs. Pedestrian$500,000.00 Settlement
      Semi Truck v. Auto$450,000
      Auto Accident - Client In Need of SurgeryClient has fully recovered, had all medical bills paid for, and was compensated handsomely for pain and suffering.

      Reviews

      (12)
      5 Star
      		92%
      4 Star
      		8%
      3 Star
      		0%
      2 Star
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      1 Star
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      Review Michael Terani

      Best Decision I Could’ve Made

      Posted by

      Mike and his staff were absolutely incredible. Couldn’t be happier with the guidance and representation I received for my truck accident case. Thank you.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Good people - good law firm - good job

      Posted by

      I was unfamiliar with the legal processes, even though I have a college degree and took some legal classes in college. things are very different in the real legal world i come to realize later. I was close to having everything taken away and my life turned upside down. I contacted terani law firm and they took care of everything so that now I'm all good i am very satisfied with how they did everything. Very professional company.

      Sending him all the good car-ma right back!

      Posted by

      Wow! totally unexpected! I had called the personal injury department for some advice on a red light accident -- and he called me back within 5 minutes, gave me clear advice, and recommended particular strategies for proving I wasn't ast fault! -- all pro bono...before I even committed to hiring them! I super appreciate his time, honesty and sound advice -- and will have no hesitancy in contacting him for anything that may come up in the future! Sending him all the good car-ma right back!

      they went above and beyond what i ever imagined

      Posted by

      after i got into my accident and requested a free consultation online i got calls from like 10 law firms. first of all, they were the FIRST to call back. secondly, they literally answered every question i had - but the part i respected the most was that some of there answers were "it is too soon to guess". i respected the honesty. they told me after they got the police report and looked into everything they would have better idea of my case, and that was exactrly right. if you have dealt with law firms you know that they will just tell you anything to make you hire them. terani law and their staff, matt cindy ivonne they were just a pleasure to deal with. responsive and honest and open...and passionate too. the only reason i gave a 4 on one category about being informed is becuase i still don't understand some of the way the process works...i guess maybe since i'm not a lawyer lol? simply put though, they treat you like family and when you're stressed out you don't know who to trust. this firm is good at what they do.

      if you want a law firm that won't BS you call them

      Posted by

      all i know is that they always answered my questions, and they actually cared. they even had ivonne call me to check in voluntarily which I thought was really cool. all in all great experience.

      Noble was awesome and Thomas was even better...thanks boys

      Posted by

      only reason i didn't give 5 stars on the responsiveness and kept me informed part is because sometimes i would have to wait a day or two for a return call, but honestly that's still amazing compared to most law firms. not to mention i would call way more than i should have. best part was that they charge a flat fee so you know how much you are going to pay from the outset. whether or not it gets taken care of in a week or a year, you can call and email and not worry about bills being sent to you for 15 minute phone calls. i loved it and i think it's awesome that they had the office with processing and support in BH and then my attorney was local to me. just a well run law firm. thanks fellas (and girls too)

      client service and knowledge of the legal game - you'll be happy with them

      Posted by

      mike, matt and their staff are really on top of their legal game....calling me back after hours and even replying to texting. can't complain at all. the legal process is really LONG and stressful and just annoying but they make it as enjoyable as possible under the circumstances

      thanks again terani law firm

      Posted by

      i also thanked you guys in person, gave a testimonial and a trustlink quote lol i just want to let others know how great my case manager was and how tough my attorney was. i knew he would be busy and i wouldn't get so much face time and although that pissed me off while i was going through all this, i realized it was well worth it. that's what mckoy was for. thanks again

      Tough law firm that know's what they're doing

      Posted by

      they know what they're doing. sometimes i wanted to speak to my attorney and case manager more but i admit i was very stressed out and sometimes im high strung. thankfully they put up with me and took care of my criminal charges where it wouldn't effect my record. i'm a nurse. thanks.

      prosecutor will be shakin' in his boots

      Posted by

      i got gaffled up on a BS felony. hired terani law firm after my boss recommended me. they literally kicked ass, only with their knowledge. it was awesome. justice was served baby!
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Oscar Ramirez, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 19, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mike is an excellent attorney who truly cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

      Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I highly endorse Mr. Terani. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.

      Judd Nemiro

      I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to get great results for clients.

      Douglas Borthwick, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 29, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Michael McCarthy

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Jeffrey Caffee

      I endorse this lawyer. He is well known in the community as a tireless advocate for his clients.

      Marina Shepelsky

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Chase Morinaka, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 27, 2014
      Relationship: Other

      I endorse this lawyer. He is and skilled and well-respected in the community.

      Ronald Hedding

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Sean Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

      Abraham Chaparian, Criminal defense Attorney on May 21, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Ligia Parmenter

      Michael D. Terani is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients extremely well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.

      Howard Siegrist, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Allison Hamilton

      I endorse Michael Terani. A review of his Avvo submissions confirms that he is a zealous advocate for her clients. The legal community certainly respects Mr. Terani.

      Christopher Milligan

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Melody Parman, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Matthew Blair, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 21, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Mr. Terani is a very knowledgeable personal injury attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

      Nathaniel Wojan

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Peter Lamont, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He has earned the respect and trust of fellow lawyers and clients.

      Ronna DeLoe, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 13, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.

      Cost

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        • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
          90 minutes
        OTHER BILLING TYPES
        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
          33%-45%
        PAYMENT METHODS