Licensed for 36 years

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

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

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

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Location

Simkin & Associates

1925 Century Park East Suite 1990, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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Michael Jay Simkin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Virginia | July 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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...s clear, respectful of my time, and mindful of keeping costs reasonable. I felt confident and well taken care of throughout the process, and I’m grateful for their support and expertise.

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Posted by Albert | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

The best if the best!

This review is long overdue. I have worked with Michael and his team more than once, and I will go back anytime I need something in his scope of expertise. He is compassionate, and he takes the time to explain every step of the process and every option. No nonsense, no wasted time or energy. He is ef...ficient, professional, and a great communicator. He has exceeded my expectations every time, a fun and great guy to chat with too! I would not consider anyone else, and I can't say enough about him. Look no further. You will not be disappointed.

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Posted by Om’Mas | November 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

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Michael Literally crushed my ridiculously unreasonable landord. He is brilliant and kind. His negotiation skills put him at the top of my list for representation. My legal matter was handled flawlessly. He’s my guy now!

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.

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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."

Paul Molinaro

Real estate lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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