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I am a personal injury attorney in Long Beach and have been representing seriously injured victims of accidents for more than 30 years. I try cases all over Southern California, Primarily Los Angeles and Long Beach, and handle a variety of matters including all types of motor vehicle accidents, premises liability/slip and fall, bicycle accidents, sexual assaults and legal malpractice.
I am a member of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and have been selected as a "Southern California Super Lawyer" in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by Los Angeles Magazine. Martindale-Hubbell has given me an AV Rating which is considered the highest rating available to an attorney and recognizes excellence in the practice of law as well as ethics. I also provide pro bono services to the County of Los Angeles as a mediator, arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem.
My practice is strictly limited to the representation of accident victims and all fees are paid on a contingency fee basis (no recovery=no fee).
I frequently am asked to speak at events concerning topics relating to the Civil Justice System.
I look forward to reviewing your personal injury case and delivering superior results.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Slip and Fall: 18%35 years
- Motorcycle Accident: 18%35 years
- Car Accident: 18%35 years
- Personal Injury: 18%35 years
- Other: 28%
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Payment
Fees:
Contingent (33-40%)
Payment types:
Cash, Check
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Contact info
300 E. San Antonio Drive
Long Beach, CA, 90807-2002
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1982 | 08/24/2016 |
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.
Public reproval with/duties
issued in CA, 2014updated
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| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LexisNexis Peer Review Rating (AV) | LexisNexis | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Judge Pro Tem | LA County Superior Court | 1985 - Present |
| Mediator | LA County Superior Court | 1985 - Present |
| Arbitrator | LA County Superior Court | 1985 - Present |
| Principal | Law Office of Michael D. Waks | 1982 - Present |
| Owner | Law Office of Michael D. Waks | 1982 - Present |
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| Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member Government Relations Committee | 1985 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member Public Relations Committee | 1985 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The United States Supreme Court (9th Circuit) | Admitted Attorney | 1982 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Supreme Court of California | Admitted Attorney | 1982 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Attorneys of California | Member | 1982 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Member | 1982 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | Member | 1982 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Bar of California | Member | 1982 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Bar Association | Member | 1982 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 1982 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Steven Walker v. Sid Balkman Electrical Contractors Inc. and Ralph Rico Gonzalez | $900,000.00 | Settlement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mary Beth Ely v. Arnold Chol Kim, M.D. and Mobile Medical Examination Services, Inc. | Mediated Settlement | $1,515,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jane Doe v. Unnamed Nursing Home | $500,000.00 | Mediated Settlement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Going Legal | Slip and Fall Cases | 2009 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Southwestern University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
| State University of New York, Albany | N/A | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1978 |
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| Torrance Democratic Club | Myths and Misconceptions of the Civil Justice System | 2010 |
| Kiwanis Club | Myths and Misconceptions of the Civil Justice System | 2010 |