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Michael Jay Simkin
About Michael
Biography
I am a litigator and managing partner of Simkin & Associates, Inc. I am licensed to practice law in California, New York, and the District of Columbia. Our firm focuses on real estate and business law. We prosecute and defend breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and misrepresentation cases. Our typical cases involve property owners, businesses, trustees, and realtors concerning purchase agreements, leases, contracts, and all other matters of residential and commercial property and business disputes. We also handle employment and probate and trust litigation. Michael Simkin has proudly is one of the Southern Californina lawyers identified as a Superlawyer!
We guide our clients through the legal maze from beginning to end including jury trials, appeals, and collection of money judgments. We provide our clients with creative solutions, personal attention and cost effective services.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
75%
36 years | 1,000 cases
Landlord or Tenant
25%
36 years | 1,800 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Simkin & Associates
1925 Century Park East Suite 1990, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
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Michael Jay Simkin's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Virginia | July 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent lawyer in Los Angeles.
Michael Simkin’s is very professional and very kind lawyer . He is excellent and got to settle my case. Thank you and more blessings to your firm.
Posted by Karen | May 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very helpful!
I had a great experience working with Michael and highly recommend his services. They resolved my case efficiently and helped me achieve a positive outcome without the stress and expense of going to trial. From the start, Michael and his team were professional, responsive, and easy to work with—alway...
Posted by Megan | October 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Real Estate Attorney & Experience
Michael Simkin is a fantastic attorney and a wonderful human! He settled a case for me that got me 6x what I was originally offered. The landlord that I had broke every law and was a nightmare to deal with. Michael and his amazing team (Hi Esther!) always kept their cool and were amazingly patient wh...
Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Successful Collection Suit Against Commercial Tenant
Michael was available, knowledgeable, and cost-effective. He was very successful on our commercial tenant collection matter despite the fact that the law was in flux due to COVID regulations. Our company would use him again in a second.
Posted by Sharron Babb | January 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Grateful for this LAWYER
No words for the commitment that Mr. Simkin did with my case. He followed through in every aspect and was on top of my case for a long period of time. His care and direct knowledge resources and assistants were outstanding. I am forever grateful to him for the peace that is in my life right now
Michael Jay Simkin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Simkin's consistently sound legal advice on AVVO display his inherent ability to analyze facts and apply relevant legal authority, which is a skill you want your lawyer to have. I endorse Attorney Simkin, and would recommend him to any potential client."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"We worked together on a highly nerve racking and critical case and Michael handled it excellently and resolved the matter very shortly. Michael is very knowledgeable in the real estate area and I endorse him as a very good and professional attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
1990 - Present
California State Bar (CLA) Real Estate Section
1990 - Present
California State Bar (CLA) Litigation Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Dromy v. Lukovsky, 219 Cal. App. 4th 278 (2013)
My client, a landlord, prevailed and the tenant was required to cooperate to allow open houses.
Dromy v. Lukovsky, 219 Cal. App. 4th 278 (2013)
My client, a landlord, prevailed and the tenant was required to cooperate to allow open houses.
Education
1989
Southwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of California
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2020
California Real Property Journal of the State Bar
The New 2020 Landlord-Tenant and Statewide Residential Rent Control and Eviction Laws
Languages
English
Korean
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I want to sue Remax in Fallbrook, CA for fraud. Who do I serve and name in the lawsuit?
16 May 2017
Q&A
Is there a way to challenge the fees charged in CAM?
05 May 2016
Q&A
In partition actions, does a down payment get reimbursed to whomever paid it before the proceeds are divided? Thank you.
19 Apr 2016