Hastings College of the Law, University of California, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, California; 1995, Florida
ISLN:
911843468
Areas of Practice (13)
Assessment Collections
Construction Defect Claims
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Covenant Enforcement
Fair Housing
Land Use and Zoning
Litigation and Arbitration
Master / Sub Association Issues
Pre and Post Turnover Planning
Review and Amendments of Covenants
Residential Real Estate
Corporate Law
Eminent Domain
Peer Reviews
5.0/5.0(14 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
5.0/5.0
Communication
5.0/5.0
Legal Experience
5.0/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Managing Partner
on 04/26/23
in Housing Law
Michael is an excellent attorney, who is Board Certified in the area of Condominium and Planned Development Law. He's a partner in his law firm and one of the most knowledgeable attorneys that I know. His inclusion as an AV Rated attorney is l...
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Michael is an excellent attorney, who is Board Certified in the area of Condominium and Planned Development Law. He's a partner in his law firm and one of the most knowledgeable attorneys that I know. His inclusion as an AV Rated attorney is long overdue.
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