Born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I am an attorney with a diverse world view and a demonstrated ability to interact successfully with people from immensely varied backgrounds. A persuasive advocate with strong negotiating skills, hardened to the demands of a heavy workload with inflexible deadlines, I am dedicated to the cause of the unjustly injured.
In 2008 after eight years of legal practice, I established The Lion’s Law Office to represent the injured and the innocent. The office is named for my family’s Irish shield, which makes up the firm’s logo, and we serve as a shield for our clients against unscrupulous insurance adjusters and negligent parties that intend to do them harm.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Portuguese, Spanish
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2003 | 02/14/2021 |
| FL | Membership Lapsed | 2001 | 04/04/2021 |
updated on 05/04/2019
A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.
Michael's comment:“From the official case statement: “Respondent, his wife, and his wife’s three siblings went to the residence of respondent’s father-in-law, after receiving word that [he] had passed away earlier that day. Respondent and the other family members were distraught over the unexpected death … Respondent recommended the clandestine recording in order to collect evidence of the elder abuse that respondent and the decedent’s children suspected his girlfriend had inflicted on the decedent.””
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Office of Jacob Emrani | 2006 - 2011 |
| Attorney | Carpenter & Zuckerman | 2003 - 2006 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2003 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Massachusetts | N/A | N/A |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Raymond Areshenko, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on May 4, 2019
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Robert Marshall, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 30, 2019
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Michael is dedicated to seeking justice for his clients and enforcing their rights.