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Michael Avanesian
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Biography
Michael Avanesian, the group’s president and managing partner, has developed a reputation for being an assertive lawyer who is fearless and committed to winning. Michael represents the face of Avian Law Group and never hesitates in accepting the challenge of defending his client’s rights. Michael’s leadership is founded on the principles of ethics and justice.
In his tenure as a lawyer, Michael Avanesian has taken heavy responsibility by handling challenging cases of real estate fraud, contested probate, partnership disputes, and trust disputes. With his skillful negotiation skills and grasp of the system, he has achieved the best results for some of the most challenging litigation in recent memory. He has exemplified leadership through demonstration by being a hands-on administrator in the law firm’s operation. Michael Avanesian is a master litigator who deeply understands legal principles and plays to their strengths.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
6,000 cases
Motorcycle Accident
20%
6,000 cases
Personal Injury
20%
6,000 cases
Trucking Accident
20%
6,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Laura Delgado
105 w alameda ave #216, Suite #216, Burbank, CA, 91502
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Michael Avanesian's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Grateful for Michael and Luchadores Legales
Our 15 year old son was a passenger which was involved in a bad accident. His face was scarred and he was embarrassed to go to school. We went to a few attorneys who rejected our case before finding Luchadores Legales and Michael, who agreed to help us. In the end, my son was able to get plast...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mortgage company
Hired the firm to address an issue with our mortgage company, who were violating the CA Consumer Bill of Rights. We had a bit of shuffling between attorneys early on. But were able to get answers when needed. Michael became actively involved towards the end of our case, which he negotiated a settl...
Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Quick Settlement
Michael took on my case after I was denied and put a blame in a car accident. He reversed the liability and had a settlement in my hands within six months. Very happy I choose to go with him.
Posted by Bob | July 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Unable to recommend - let me down.
Unable to recommend, as a client last week (July 13, 2018) in active litigation for a foreclosure, Avanesian failed to notify me (and the court) that he assigned my case to a new associate attorney. Literally 5 minutes before an injunction hearing I got a text from my newly assigned attorney tellin...
Posted by Bella | March 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Attorney
JT Legal Group has helped me save my home. I found them online when desperate in need of a foreclosure defense attorney. I was lost, didn't know where to go for help. My first contact was Jackie Karapetyan, she made me feel so comfortable with providing me detailed information and the steps the firm...
Michael Avanesian's Lawyer Endorsements
"I was lucky enough to have a young lawyer Michael sit next to me when we were volunteering for Public Counsel and assisting in answering questions for a room full of about 30 indigent debtors who had turned to Public Counsel for help in filing their own bankruptcies. That was a little more than a year ago. Since that time, I have seen him at the Public Counsel Help desk solving the problems of a great many indigent people seeking bankruptcy advice. Michael is also an enthusiastic and aggressive player in high end bankruptcy matters and is an integral part of the bankruptcy community in Southern California. He has a technical mathematics background and combines it with a loyalty to his bankruptcy clients to give them the best of his high capabilities. I'm pleased to see people with his dedication in the bankruptcy community, and I VERY HIGHLY AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY ENDORSE MICHAEL. Michael will form the core of the Southern California Bankruptcy elite for many decades to come."
"Michael Avanesian is a talented and well respected bankruptcy attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law, truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Avanesian is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Avanesian is an extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has excellent client reviews and is clearly an impressive advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding bankruptcy lawyer."
"Mr. Avanesian is a well-respected lawyer who is familiar with the Bankruptcy courts and knows Bankruptcy law. I endorse this lawyer."
"A very knowledge and competent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael continues to enrich himself in his field of practice, and I would recommend clients to him."
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"Michael is a highly skilled and intelligent Chapter 11 Bankruptcy attorney. You can rely on him to find the best possible solutions for his clients."
Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Avanesian does an excellent job of communicating the law and he consistently exceeds expectations."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
2013 Honor Roll of Pro Bono Volunteers, United States Bankruptcy Court
2014
Certificate of Appreciation for Inspiring Students, East Los Angeles College
2014
Best Californian Lawyer - Bankruptcy, Acquisition International
2013
Top Contributor 2013, Avvo
2013
Featured Chapter 11 Attorney, Avvo
2013
Top Lawyers in California, American Lawyer Media
2013
2012 Honor Roll of Pro Bono Volunteers, United States Bankruptcy Court
2012
Top Contibutor for 2012, Avvo
2010
Excellence for the Future: Antitrust, Cali
2009
Academic Excellence in Bankruptcy, Witkin
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Founder, Avian Law Group
2017 - 2022
Managing Partner, JT Legal Group, APC
2015 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Simon Resnik Hayes LLP
2015 - 2015
Partner, Avanesian Law Firm
2015 - 2017
Partner, Avanesian Law Firm
2014 - 2015
Of Counsel, Law Offices Of David A Tilem
2012 - 2014
Associate, Law Offices Of David A Tilem
2012 - 2012
Associate, Law Offices Of Michael Jay Berger
2007 - 2017
Professor of Mathematics, East Los Angeles College
2005 - 2007
Professor of Mathematics, California State University Los Angeles
1998 - 2004
Quality Assurance, TeleTech
Associations
2015 - Present
Glendale Bar AssociationAssociate Member
2015 - Present
The Esquire NetworkMember
2015 - Present
James T. King Bankruptcy American Inn of CourtBoard of Trustees
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationLawyer Referral Service Advisory Committee
2012 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Southern California Bankruptcy American Inn of CourtAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - 2015
Central District California Bankruptcy CourtBench/Bar Ad Hoc Committee
2013 - 2016
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy SectionBankruptcy Subcommittee Member
2012 - 2015
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In re I & J Enterprises, Inc .: Case # 2:11-BK-48423-TD
Successfully dismissed the bankruptcy after the restaurant had reorganized.
In Re Hoskins Enterprises, Inc .: Case # 1:11-bk-15148-GM
This Chapter 11 Case was successfully confirmed.
In re xxxx xxxxx .: Case No # 1:10-bk-23818-GM
This Chapter 11 Case was successfully confirmed.
In re: Steven Michael Mehr and Larissa Deshaviegh Mehr .: Case # 8:11-bk-12166-ES
Successfully negotiated down $120,000.00 in tax liabilities and drafted their plan of reorganization.
In re: Park Susan aka Hae Kyung Park & Kwong Park .: Case # 2:11-bk-28116-ER
Successfully drafted their plan of reorganization, final outcome is still pending.
In Re Spadafore .: Case # 6:11-bk-45871-SC
Successfully drafted their plan of reorganization and negotiated settlements with all major lenders
Education
2011
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
California Institute of Technology
Units transferred to CSULA mathematics program
2007
California State University, Los Angeles
MS - Master of Science
2005
California State University, Los Angeles
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Joint Inn of Court with SCBIC and JPRMIPAIC
Fraudulent transfers of intellectual property in a bankruptcy
2013
American Inns of Court
First Day Motions in Chapter 11
2007
Mathematics 559
Decentralized Dynamical Systems
Publications
Languages
Armenian
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
CAN MY NEIGHBOR ASKED ME TO CUT DOWN A TREE IN MY PROPERTY WHEN THE TREE IS BLOCKING HER VIEW?
30 Mar 2018
Q&A
Should I make a motion to vacate judges decision if my personal injury case was dismissed ? pro per california
26 Mar 2018
Q&A
Do I need to obtain a lawyer to receive surplus funds on foreclosed property?
29 Mar 2018