Michael is well known for his representation of owners, lenders, developers, and tenants in a variety of real estate projects including shopping centers, industrial parks, and office buildings.
Michael has also represented clients in matters concerning land use and administrative law, purchases, sales and leasing, tax deferred exchanges, partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, environmental investigations, municipal regulation matters including owner participation agreements, disposition and development agreements, zoning changes, and other issues.
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D.
- Note Editor of the Harvard Journal on Legislation
- University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., magna cum laude
Admissions
Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 1995 – 2024, 2026
- Southern California Super Lawyers, 2004 – 2022
- “One of the ten leading real estate lawyers in Los Angeles,” Los Angeles Daily Journal
- “One of the most prominent business lawyers in Los Angeles,” Los Angeles Business Journal
- Bruce I. Hochman/Maimonides Torch of Justice Award, Los Angeles Jewish Federation, Legal Division
Professional & Civic Involvement
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Trustee
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Real Property Section Executive Committee
- Fine Art Commission, City of Beverly Hills, California, Chair
- Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Board of Governors
- Jewish Community Foundation, Board of Directors
- D.A.R.E. America, Former Board of Directors
- Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, California, Former Board of Directors
