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Michael D. Terani
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Personal Injury
100%
19 years | 4,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-45%
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
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470 S San Vicente Blvd., Second Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90048
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Michael D. Terani's Reviews
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Posted by Alicia | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceeded expectations by a ton
First time having been through such a thing and I found OLG online. They were responsive and professional and kept it real with me. Took care of everything and I am shocked by the outcome!
Posted by Joseph | May 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Decision I Could’ve Made
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.
Posted by Wes | December 22, 2013
Good people - good law firm - good job
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 an...
Posted by Sharona | November 10, 2013
Sending him all the good car-ma right back!
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!...
Posted by Becky | November 8, 2013
they went above and beyond what i ever imagined
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 g...
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Experience
Honors
2018
America's Top 100 High Stake Litigators, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2018
Lawyers of Distinction 2018, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
10 Best Law Firm Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Top Lawyers in California, Legal Network
2013
Order of Distinguished Attorneys, Beverly Hills Bar Association
2013
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel Review Board
2013
Very Good Rating, Avvo
2013
Excellent Rating, Avvo
2013
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2012
Preferred Member, Trustlink
2011
5 Star - A Rating, Trustlink
2011
5 Year Anniversary Proudly Serving The Community, LexisNexis
2011
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
2011
A Rating, Better Business Bureau
2011
ViITA Volunteer, VITA
2010
Mentor, JUMP
2009
Mentorship, JUMP
2006
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Certificate of Admission, Supreme Court of California
2006
Member, State Bar of California
2006
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
2000
Dean's List, UCLA
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Oakwood Legal Group, LLP
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Terani Law Firm
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Meatco Provision, Inc.
2005 - 2006
Clerk, Richardson, Bambrick, Cermak & Fair
2004 - 2005
Civil Tort Department, Santa Monica City Attorneys Office
2003 - 2004
Clerk, City Attorney's Office, Santa Monica
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Association for JusticeAttorney Member - Personal Injury Law
2013 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeNon-CACJ Member Attorney
2013 - Present
American Association for Justice, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of California, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAttorney
2006 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar FoundationAttorney Member
2006 - Present
California Bar FoundationMember
2006 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar FoundationMember
2013 - 2013
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - 2012
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - 2012
American Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2011
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - 2011
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2010
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - 2010
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2009
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2009 - 2009
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2008
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - 2008
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2007
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - 2010
Westwood Recreation CenterPark Advisory Board Member
2007 - 2007
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2006
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - 2006
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$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 Surgery
Client has fully recovered, had all medical bills paid for, and was compensated handsomely for pain and suffering.
Education
2006
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Univ of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Westwood Recreation Center
Youth Awareness
2008
JUMP Mentorship Program
Young Adults & The Legal Profession
Publications
2013
AAUSA Blog
What to do when involved in an accident.
2013
Auto Accident Blog
Learn the Steps to Take If You Have Suffered a Head or Brain Injury
2011
Criminal Defense Blog
A Father, A Son and A Sword
2011
Criminal Defense Blog
A Vegetable Crime
Languages
Spanish
Farsi
Filipino
Activity
Legal Answers