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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%
20 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 George | July 23, 2013
if you want a law firm that won't BS you call them
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.
Posted by Hillary | July 22, 2013
one of the few good ones
it's hard to give 5 stars because i just don't think that exists with any company and especially law firms when you're so damn stressed out and lost. maybe you give a 5 stars to like a hotel or somewhere you go on vacation? anyways, for law firms, they're damn good. caring, knowledgeable, really SMA...
Posted by Brock | May 21, 2013
Noble was awesome and Thomas was even better...thanks boys
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 ch...
Posted by Thomas | May 17, 2013
client service and knowledge of the legal game - you'll be happy with them
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
Posted by Jason | October 15, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
thanks again terani law firm
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,...
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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