Michael John Avenatti
also known as Michael J. Avenatti, Michael Avenatti
About Michael
Biography
Experienced attorney with skills in a variety of disciplines. Managing Partner of Eagan Avenatti, LLP, focusing on complex litigation and transactions. Since co-founding the firm, responsible for securing over $460 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients, including a $41 million verdict after a five week jury trial in New Brunswick, New Jersey; a $80.5 million class action settlement against Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) in a case featured on 60 Minutes and in the international press (settlement reached in the middle of trial); and a $13 million plus verdict after a six week jury trial in Palm Beach, Florida (won every jury question as to every defendant). In 2015, prevailed against the National Football League in a two week jury trial in Federal District Court in Dallas, Texas after obtaining a Court order requiring Jerry Jones' to attend trial and be cross-examined.
In 2007, selected by the Daily Journal as one of California's top trial lawyers. Have received numerous honors and awards, including being voted by my peers as the top trial lawyer of the year in 2009.
Following undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania, and while in law school at George Washington University, served as a public relations consultant and strategist to litigants and political candidates on a national level. After graduating from GW (where I presently serve on the Board of Advisors), the law school established the Michael J. Avenatti Award for Excellence in Pre-Trial and Trial Advocacy, an annual award given to the member of the graduating Juris Doctor class who demonstrates excellence in pre-trial and trial advocacy.
Eagan Avenatti, LLP
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
10%-40%
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Eagan Avenatti, LLP
450 Newport Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Disbarment issued in CA, 2025
updated on 04/03/2025Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 2022
updated on 06/16/2023This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 2020
updated on 03/29/2021This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers/Los Angeles Magazine
2010
Alumni Achievement Award, George Washington University
2009
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine/Los Angeles Magazine
2009
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Top 40 Professionals Under 40, OC Metro Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine/Los Angeles Magazine
2008
Top 100 Verdict in the United States, National Law Journal
2007
Top 20 Lawyers under 40, Daily Journal Corporation's
2007
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine/Los Angeles Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine/Los Angeles Magazine
2005
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine/Los Angeles Magazine
2004
Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine/Los Angeles Magazine
Associations
Member
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Member - Board of Advisors
Sample of Legal Cases
Verdict - $12,000,000
$80.5 million settlement during trial
$40,000,000 Jury Verdict - Top 100 U.S. Verdict
Education
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts