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Legal Mind. Business Lens. Broad Reach.

Mediation is most effective when guided by a seasoned professional who understands not just the legal framework of a dispute, but also its business and financial implications. With decades of experience as a lawyer, corporate executive, and more recently as a mediator, Michael brings substantial expertise to resolving disputes across diverse industries with local and global reach.

Business & Commercial Contracts

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  • Purchase/sale of business
  • Formation/dissolution of JV’s, LLC’s, partnerships and corporations
  • Fraud and misrepresentation
  • Unfair competition
  • Breach of contract

Intellectual Property

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  • Technology and media licensing/distribution (IP and entertainment)
  • Copyright infringement
  • Trade Secrets
  • Right of Publicity

Corporate Governance and Fiduciary Duties

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  • Board-management conflicts
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Fiduciary duties (directors/officers/controlling shareholders)
  • Minority and other shareholder rights

Employment

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  • Executive employment and severance agreements
  • Incentive compensation disputes
  • Wrongful termination
  • Discrimination
  • Employer vs. independent contractor

Finance

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  • Private equity/venture capital investment related disputes
  • Misrepresentation or non-disclosure claims
  • Commercial lending and covenant compliance disputes

Ready for a Resolution Backed by Business Insight?

Michael’s approach goes beyond the legal framework to deliver strategic, lasting resolutions. Contact his case manager to schedule a mediation or consultation

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  • (310) 776-3393

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