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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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.

Posted by Megan | October 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

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...en my former landlord’s attorney would try the patience of any saint. Michael came highly recommended to me and I cannot more strongly endorse both him as an attorney and as a person. Do yourself a favor and hire Michael. You won’t be disappointed!

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Knowledgeable, Professional, Highly Recommend

I contacted Mr. Simkin after roughly a month of no call-backs from other lawyers regarding an at-will tenancy issue with my ex girlfriend and her dad. They had refused to leave my apartment although her and I had been broken up for a couple months now. My first conversation with Mr. Simkin in lat...e March, he was nothing but honest and professional. He went into detail not only about the ways he could resolve my situation, but also "what-ifs" if my houseguests tried to fight the eviction. He was also open about how unpredictable the covid courts were, but estimated he could have them out in 2 to 3 months. At the end of our conversation, Mr. Simkin even waived half the retainer in the event they left within 30 days (they did!). I forwarded him the necessary information within the same afternoon and within a week, his staff had eviction paperwork prepared and an appointment for a process server to (properly) deliver it. Both Mr. Simkin and his staff kept in constant communication; at one point, when things became tense in my apartment, he reached out at midnight on a Friday with some great personal and legal advice. In conclusion, I absolutely recommend Mr. Simkin. His knowledge and professionalism brought an end to what was the most stressful time in my life.

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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

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.

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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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