Michael Avanesian

Michael Avanesian

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Burbank, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident ... +2 more

105 w alameda ave #216, Suite #216, Burbank, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 20%

6,000 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

6,000 cases

20%
Trucking Accident 20%

6,000 cases

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

6,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

30%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Laura Delgado

105 w alameda ave #216, Suite #216, Burbank, CA, 91502

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Michael Avanesian's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Bob | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

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...g me he needed critical information and consequently he failed to prepare and I suffered severe consequences. I am unable to recommend as he failed to communicate critical changes with me and I subsequently suffered and lost the hearing.

Posted by Tim | July 21, 2014 | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Excellent Bankruptcy Attorney Review

During these last few years of financial crisis I've had the need to enlist the services of several bankruptcy attorneys-in particular attorneys who specialize in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization. My experience has been that some are good at what they do, but are not so great with client ser...vice. Others have unimpressive skills with mediocre levels of client service. I can happily say that after having been represented by Michael Avanesian at Tilem law, Michael is by far the most thorough, skilled, meticulous and most importantly, effective bankruptcy lawyer, whom I've been fortunate enough to be represented by. A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a complex and typically financially costly process. Typically, a debtor contemplating Chapter 11 bankruptcy is in a situation of financial distress. That debtor may be in a situation where they have some assets or cash, which they are hoping to reorganize, so that they can set a course towards stable a financial stewardship. My experience with several other Chapter 11 firms was that the debtor is invited to meet with the attorney for an initial consultation, which may cost you somewhere in the thousand dollar range. By the time you finish consulting with attorneys you are likely in an even more dire financial situation. There was no such experience when I met with Michael Avanesian. The initial consultation was at a nominal cost, and he spoke with me at length about the particulars of my case, and the strategies he might use to try to get me the exact result that I needed. Michael immediately presented himself as personable, friendly, and most importantly knowledgeable about the bankruptcy process and the judges who preside over bankruptcy cases. I was pleased to discover only the highest levels of service all the way through the opening and successful closing of my bankruptcy case. Phone calls were always returned, questions were always researched and answered and details and risk assessments of strategies were always presented in written format that was easy to understand. Another thing that I really appreciated about Michael's style of business is that he is sensitive to the client's awareness of costs. He's not in the businesses of squeezing out as much money as possible, only to put a client in further financial distress. I was always informed about the cost of a course of action or strategy before such action was implemented. I've had situations where attorneys go off somewhere and do work that you are completely unaware is being done, only to find billings in the thousands of dollars at the end of monthly billings, for actions which would not have been worth the effort, had I been informed of them beforehand. I recommend Michael Avanesian without hesitation. Working with him and the staff of Tilem Law is easily the best and least stressful experience I've had with a bankruptcy attorney.

Posted by Tim | July 17, 2014 | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The best and least stressful experience I've had with a bankruptcy attorney

During these last few years of financial crisis I've had the need to enlist the services of several bankruptcy attorneys-in particular attorneys who specialize in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization. My experience has been that some are good at what they do, but are not so great with client ser...vice. Others have unimpressive skills with mediocre levels of client service. I can happily say that after having been represented by Michael Avanesian at Tilem law, Michael is by far the most thorough, skilled, meticulous and most importantly, effective bankruptcy lawyer, whom I've been fortunate enough to be represented by. A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a complex and typically financially costly process. Typically, a debtor contemplating Chapter 11 bankruptcy is in a situation of financial distress. That debtor may be in a situation where they have some assets or cash, which they are hoping to reorganize, so that they can set a course towards stable a financial stewardship. My experience with several other Chapter 11 firms was that the debtor is invited to meet with the attorney for an initial consultation, which may cost you somewhere in the thousand dollar range. By the time you finish consulting with attorneys you are likely in an even more dire financial situation. There was no such experience when I met with Michael Avanesian. The initial consultation was at a nominal cost, and he spoke with me at length about the particulars of my case, and the strategies he might use to try to get me the exact result that I needed. Michael immediately presented himself as personable, friendly, and most importantly knowledgeable about the bankruptcy process and the judges who preside over bankruptcy cases. I was pleased to discover only the highest levels of service all the way through the opening and successful closing of my bankruptcy case. Phone calls were always returned, questions were always researched and answered and details and risk assessments of strategies were always presented in written format that was easy to understand. Another thing that I really appreciated about Michael's style of business is that he is sensitive to the client's awareness of costs. He's not in the businesses of squeezing out as much money as possible, only to put a client in further financial distress. I was always informed about the cost of a course of action or strategy before such action was implemented. I've had situations where attorneys go off somewhere and do work that you are completely unaware is being done, only to find billings in the thousands of dollars at the end of monthly billings, for actions which would not have been worth the effort, had I been informed of them beforehand. I recommend Michael Avanesian without hesitation. Working with him and the staff of Tilem Law is easily the best and least stressful experience I've had with a bankruptcy attorney.

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Michael Avanesian's Lawyer Endorsements

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Curtis Harrington

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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James Garrett

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Richard Williamson

Real estate lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Van Parys

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leonard Boyer

Foreclosure lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Avanesian is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."

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Juliana Ferraz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Avanesian is an extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Laura Hoskins

General practice lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has excellent client reviews and is clearly an impressive advocate for his clients."

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Jason Krebs

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding bankruptcy lawyer."

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Christine Esser

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Avanesian is a well-respected lawyer who is familiar with the Bankruptcy courts and knows Bankruptcy law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Other

"A very knowledge and competent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony McClaren

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Douglas Borthwick

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marina Nazarbekian

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Caspar Jivalagian

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Shields

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His work product is superb."

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J. Shumaker

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Paul

Litigation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Avanesian does an excellent job of communicating the law and he consistently exceeds expectations."

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Anand Desai

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Van Parys

Personal injury lawyer

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Sylvia Lew

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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William Youkstetter

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Armine Singh

Foreclosure lawyer

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Sevan Gorginian

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Roland Kedikian

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Juliana Ferraz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Laura Hoskins

Unknown lawyer

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Jason Krebs

Unknown lawyer

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Christine Esser

Unknown lawyer

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer

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Anthony McClaren

Transportation lawyer

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Gor Mnatsakanyan

Personal injury lawyer

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Marina Nazarbekian

Government contracts lawyer

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Caspar Jivalagian

Unknown lawyer

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer

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James Shields

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Associate Member

2015 - Present

The Esquire Network

Member

2015 - Present

James T. King Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

Board of Trustees

2014 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Lawyer Referral Service Advisory Committee

2012 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Southern California Bankruptcy American Inn of Court

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2014 - 2015

Central District California Bankruptcy Court

Bench/Bar Ad Hoc Committee

2013 - 2016

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section

Bankruptcy Subcommittee Member

2012 - 2015

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Attorney 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

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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

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