Michael D. Terani

Michael D. Terani

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 19 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

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

20 years | 4,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Contingency

33%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael Terani

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

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Michael D. Terani's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Trucking Accident

Posted by Joseph | May 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trucking Accident

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.

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Michael D. Terani's Lawyer Endorsements

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Oscar Ramirez

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Mark Clay

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 28

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."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Other

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

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Douglas Borthwick

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael McCarthy

Unknown lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Caffee

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Marina Shepelsky

Unknown lawyer | Jul 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chase Morinaka

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Other

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

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Ronald Hedding

Unknown lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Abraham Chaparian

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Howard Siegrist

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Allison Hamilton

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christopher Milligan

Unknown lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melody Parman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Blair

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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Nathaniel Wojan

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Lamont

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Ronna DeLoe

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Association

Member

2013 - Present

American Association for Justice

Attorney Member - Personal Injury Law

2013 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Non-CACJ Member Attorney

2013 - Present

American Association for Justice, Criminal Law Section

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Attorney Member

2007 - Present

Supreme Court of California

Attorney

2006 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Foundation

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

California Bar Foundation

Member

2006 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Foundation

Member

2013 - 2013

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - 2012

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - 2012

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2011

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - 2011

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2010

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - 2010

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2009

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - 2009

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2008

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2008 - 2008

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2007

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2007 - 2010

Westwood Recreation Center

Park Advisory Board Member

2007 - 2007

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2006

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2006 - 2006

American Bar Association

Member

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.

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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

Languages

Spanish

Farsi

Filipino

Activity

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