Lawyer Philip Michels, A.P.L.C., graduated from University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., Mathematics, 1966; University of California at Santa Barbara, M.A., English, 1969 University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1973, is now employed by Michels & Watkins at 11755 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1300 Los Angeles, CA 90025.

While being a member of Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities, Board of Governors Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California (Member: Committee on Rules and Procedures of Court, 1982-1985 Litigation Section) American Board of Trial Advocates American Board of Professional Liability… Read more Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities, Board of Governors Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California (Member: Committee on Rules and Procedures of Court, 1982-1985 Litigation Section) American Board of Trial Advocates American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys Association of Trial Lawyers of America Consumer Attorneys of California Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (Member, Board of Governors, 2001-2004 Treasurer, 2007 Vice President, 2008 and 2009, President 2011) American Association for Justice. Read less, Philip Michels, A.P.L.C. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Philip Michels, A.P.L.C. as your lawyer, you should consider whether Philip Michels, A.P.L.C. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Philip Michels, A.P.L.C. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Philip Michels, A.P.L.C.'s office is located at Los Angeles, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Philip Michels, A.P.L.C. has been admitted in 1973, California;. His or her practice areas include Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Law, Sexual Abuse.

Philip Michels, A.P.L.C.'s college and law school education includes University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., Mathematics, 1966; University of California at Santa Barbara, M.A., English, 1969, University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1973. Other biographical background includes Named, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyers; Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2003; 1st Vice President, 2009-2010; President, 2011; Certified in Professional Negligence, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. Certification in Professional Negligence, Personal Injury and Trial Practice Law, Consumer Attorneys of California. Author: Partial listing of articles include: "Liability of Pre-paid Health Plans for the Medical Malpractice of their Subcontracting Providers," Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, Advocate, July-August 1982. Co-Author with Dr. Joseph Mirra, "Attacking the Doubling Time Defense in Breast Cancer Cases," California Trial Lawyers Association Forum, October, 1980, Medical Trial Technique Quarterly, Winter 1981; with Robert Fox, "How to Obtain and Use Experts in Medical Malpractice Cases," California Trial Lawyers Association Journal v. 19, #1; Litigator Profile, Los Angeles Daily Journal, October 17, 1997; "Strategies for Dealing with the Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Cases," Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Advocate, September, 1999; "Presenting the Best Case with An Unsympathetic Client," Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Advocate, August, 2001; "Motions in Limine," Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Advocate, December, 2001; "The Psychology of Depositions," Consumer At. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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