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Biography
Michael A. Akiva, the esteemed Managing Partner of Pre-Litigation at Jacoby & Meyers since November 2018, has been a pivotal member of the team since joining in June 2009.
Based in the firm’s main Los Angeles office, Michael specializes in personal injury litigation, serving a diverse client base throughout the area. His fluency in Spanish and Hebrew, in addition to English, enables him to offer comprehensive legal support to a wide range of clients.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Southern California, graduating Magna cum laude. Michael began a distinguished legal career after earning his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law, where he served as an Editor of the UCLA Law Review. Admitted to all California state courts since 2006, Michael has adeptly handled cases involving motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, construction site accidents, and more, securing millions in compensation for his clients.
Michael’s commitment to legal excellence is mirrored in his active memberships, including the California Bar and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, where he serves on the Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee. Additionally, his involvement with the National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (NAPIL) and the Consumer Attorneys of California, along with recognition as a Super Lawyer, solidifies his standing as a respected advocate for those injured by negligence or recklessness.
Verdicts & Settlements
$5.1 Million | Auto v. Truck
$2.5 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.5 Million | Slip and Fall
$1.5 Million | Auto v. Bus
$1.5 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.375 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.35 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.3 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1.25 Million | Auto v. Pedestrian
$1.1 Million | Auto v. Auto
$1 Million | Truck v. Motorcycle
$1 Million | Products Liability Burn Case
Protecting You Since 1972.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
Personal Injury
25%
17 years | 400 cases
Slip and Fall Accident
20%
Wrongful Death
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 3 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for < 1 year
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2026
No misconduct found
Location
Jacoby & Meyers Injury Lawyers
(844) 521-0345
Mobile
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1150S, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Plaza West, 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 110, San Jose, CA, 95128
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1215 K Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA, 95814
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135 South State College Boulevard, Suite 200, Brea, CA, 92821
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473 East Carnegie Drive, Suite 200, San Bernardino, CA, 92408
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50 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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111 West Ocean Boulevard, 4th Floor, Long Beach, CA, 90802
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2020 Eye Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
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4025 Camino del Rio South, Unit 300, San Diego, CA, 92108
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516 West Shaw Avenue, Suite 200, Fresno, CA, 93704
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Online Presence
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Michael Akiva's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer
Amazing Lawyer, Always takes care of client and comes through to win and I will recommend them
Posted by Nate | August 14, 2013
The first honest personal injury attorney
I brought a dog bit case to Michael about 18 months ago and he really went after the owners. They refused to just pay medical bills at first and went silent. Not only did Michael take them to court, he prevailed in short order. He kept me informed every step of the way and I really felt that he ad...
Posted by Alex | March 05, 2013
He did a great job!
I felt like I didn't have to do much. He handled everything for me and I was satisfied with the outcome of my case.
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Mayer Nazarian
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Michael Denison
Commercial real estate lawyer
Edmund Towle
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Eliot Rushovich
Employment and labor lawyer
Steven Hurdle
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Omid Khalifeh
Intellectual property lawyer
Elana Goldstein
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Navid Yadegar
Employment and labor lawyer
Michael Terani
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyer
2013
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, Jacoby & Meyers Injury Lawyers
2006 - 2009
Associate, Latham & Watkins, LLP
Associations
2010 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Lawyer Referral and Information Services LACBA CommitteeCommittee Member
2009 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Auto v. Truck
$5.1 Million
Auto v. Auto
$2.5 Million
Slip and Fall
$1.5 Million
Auto v. Bus
$1.5 Million
Auto v. Auto
$1.5 Million
Education
2006
University of California - Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Southern California
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2006
Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law
During the Tender Offer or Some Time Around it: Helping Courts Interpret the Best-Price Rule
2004
UCLA CLSA
Rethinking Delaware's Response to Director Flight
Languages
English
Hebrew
Spanish