Michael Jay Simkin

Michael Jay Simkin

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 36 years

Litigation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Landlord & Tenant

1925 Century Park East Suite 1990, Los Angeles, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 75%

Real Estate and Business Litigation. Real estate purchase, sale, escrow, realtor disputes, construction, debt collection, leasing, neighbor disputes, easements, breach of contract, fraud, employment, intellectual property, tech, internet disputes.

36 years | 1,000 cases

75%
Landlord or Tenant 25%

Unlawful Detainer, Leasing, Rent Control, Habitability, Harassment, Nuisance, Management, Security Deposits, Commercial and Residential issues.

36 years | 1,800 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

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

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Excellent Real Estate Attorney

We have used Michael Simkin’s professional services for a 2017 home purchase in Bel Air and have consulted with him since on various real estate issues. He is very knowledgeable, thorough, skillful and effective. Top-notch attorney and represents your best interests with integrity and strength.

Posted by Jeff | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

Top Real Estate Attorney in Los Angeles

Michael has been my personal and business attorney since 2007. He has not only been an asset to my business in terms of business setup, contracts (breach of those contracts) and in settlement negotiations and resolution but he has helped me personally on numerous Real Estate deals and issues here in... Los Angeles. He is honest, humble and an extremely nice guy but professionally he is the guy you want on your side and the one your opponents don't want to be facing. His knowledge of law, the courts and the game are stunning and his ability to circumvent red-tape and to save his clients money is why I've referred many colleagues, friends and family to him and his excellent team. I highly recommend Michael Simkin and his Associates.

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Michael Jay Simkin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Blake Wilson

Real estate lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Paul Molinaro

Real estate lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Berc Agopoglu

Real estate lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Jonathan Cyr

Litigation lawyer

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Berc Agopoglu

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Navid Natanian

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

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

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2012

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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2005

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2004

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2003

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2002

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2001

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2000

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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.

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Education

1989

Southwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2020

Languages

English

Korean

Mandarin

Activity

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