Michael S. Nakh

My name is Michael S. Nakh, and I am a first-generation attorney dedicated to fighting for injury victims and their families, and helping individuals and families protect their legacies through comprehensive estate planning. I passed both the California Bar Examination and First Year Law Student Exam ("Baby Bar") on my first attempt, scoring in the highest percentile of the NCBE. The State Bar of California selected one of my essays to be featured on their website—a recognition that reflects exceptional performance and my commitment to legal excellence that I bring to every client's case.

My journey into law began when I was sued for a million dollars by a con artist shortly after opening my first business. This life-changing experience taught me firsthand how devastating legal battles can be and led me to work with an exceptional attorney who helped resolve my case. I realized my calling was to pursue a career in law—not just to protect myself, but to stand up for others facing their most challenging legal situations when they need an advocate most.

My extensive real-world business experience before and during my legal career provides unique insights that directly benefit both my personal injury and estate planning clients. I built and operated a successful company serving everyone from individual clients to celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, large corporations, and governmental agencies—experience that taught me how to negotiate effectively with insurance companies and corporate defendants, and how to structure business entities and protect valuable assets.

In personal injury cases, my background as a licensed insurance agent handling comprehensive coverage across all lines gives me insider knowledge of how insurance companies operate and evaluate claims, allowing me to maximize recoveries for my clients. As a certified paralegal, licensed real estate agent with auction experience, and former commercial property manager, I understand the financial complexities my clients face when dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and property damage.

In estate planning, this same business and real estate background allows me to craft sophisticated strategies for clients looking to protect their assets, minimize tax burdens, and ensure smooth wealth transfer to their loved ones. I help clients create comprehensive plans including trusts, wills, and estates tailored to their unique circumstances—whether they own businesses, real estate portfolios, or other complex assets. My understanding of property ownership, business structures, and asset management ensures that estate plans are not only legally sound but strategically designed to preserve wealth for future generations.

I am committed to staying at the forefront of the law through my involvement with the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. As a law professor, I also dedicate myself to teaching and mentoring the next generation of attorneys, ensuring that the highest standards of advocacy continue in our profession.

Whether you're injured and facing powerful insurance companies or corporations, or you need to protect your legacy and plan for your family's future, you need an attorney who combines legal expertise with real-world business experience and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcome. I understand what you're going through because I've been there myself.