Michelle Katz

Michelle Katz

also known as MICKEY KATZ

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 47 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

11400 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

My practice is devoted exclusively to mediation, mediation-related services, and collabortaive law in family law cases. This includes divorce and post-judgment cases involving the full range of family law issues as well as pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and domestic issues of same-sex relationships.

48 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michelle Katz

11400 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90064

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Michelle Katz's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

AVOID HIRIING THIS ATTORNEY

My wife and I hired "Mickey" Katz to mediate our divorce. We paid her up front a retainer and expected a competent and professional lawyer to help us -- but her services were incompetent and her behavior was NOT professional. She suggested a monthly child/spousal support amount that was outrageousl...y inaccurate. She also wrote us sarcastic emails that showed NO sensitivity to the challenge and stress of getting divorced. With many choices of highly competent and kind mediation attorneys to choose from in the Los Angeles area, Michelle Katz is not among them. Avoid her at all costs. .

Michelle Katz

Replied last December 30, 2015

After practicing family law for over thirty years - first as a litigator, and now with almost 20 years experience as a mediator, as a consulting attorney to clients in mediation with other mediators, and as a collaborative attorney - I understand how painful the process of divorce can be. Additionally, I've had my own painful personal experience. It's very difficult, especially after a long-term marriage, to get through the disappointment, the hurt, and the anger that the process often triggers. Acknowledging the failure of old expectations can be so painful. I'm happy that in so many cases I've been able to help clients navigate the pitfalls of marriage dissolution and enable them to embark on a new chapter of their lives with a positive outlook. I believe I've done a good job. However, I welcome feedback from my clients; feel free to contact me through my profile or otherwise to continue the discussion.

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Michelle Katz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Diane Wolf

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Link Schwartz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I sincerely endorse this lawyer as one of the most amazing, smart, dedicated, and caring lawyers I know. She is a joy to work with as opposing counsel. She provides zealous advocacy for her clients and works to resolve matters expeditiously."

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Heidi Tuffias

Mediation lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Peter Spelman

Family lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Excellent combination of professional knowledge, compassion, and good humor. A pleasure to work with."

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Joan Ostroy

Family lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Diane Wolf

Family lawyer

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Joan Ostroy

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2015

Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyers in America - Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2014

2015 Lawyer of the Year in Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2013

Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2012

Southern California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2011

Souther California Super Lawyer in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2010

Southern California Super Lawyers in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2009

Southern California Super Lawyers in Family Law Mediation, Super Lawyers

2009

AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Southern California Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Magazine

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Principal, Law & Mediation Offices of Michelle Katz

Associations

2009 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

2008 - Present

ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

Membership Chair and Council member

1999 - Present

California Dispute Resolution Council

Past President and current Board of Directors member

1984 - Present

State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Certified Family Law Specialist

2005 - 2007

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association

Co-founder

2004 - 2005

State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Member, ADR Consulting Group

2003 - 2004

State Bar of California

Chair, Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution

1998 - 2001

Beverly Hills Bar Foundation

Member, Board of Governors

1996 - 1999

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member, Board of Governors

1994 - 1997

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Executive Committee

Education

1977

San Fernando Valley College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1965

Cornell University

M.Ed

1964

Cornell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Collaborative Family Law Basic Interdisciplinary Two-Day Inspirational Training

Collaborative Law

2009

ABA Section of Dispute Resolution 11th Annual Spring Conference Alternative Dispute Resolution Options Available in Family Law

Publications

1998

Family Law News (California State Bar Family Law Section) A Lesson From the Titanic or Staying Afloat on the Rough Seas of Mediation, Co-author with Judith C. Nesburn

Languages

English

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