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Michael Jay Berger

Beverly Hills, CA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

Cambodian English Hebrew Korean Russian Spanish

About

 Work Experience39 years of experience representing debtors and creditors in all types of bankruptcy proceedings. Attorney with the 50 lawyer Beverly Hills firm Rifkind & Sterling from 1981-1983. Started his own firm in 1983. His clients include accountants, actors, advertising agencies, ambulance companies, bail bond companies, book stores, car washes, churches and synagogues, clothing companies, construction companies, construction supply companies, contractors, cosmetic companies, dentists, designers, doctors, entrepreneurs, film companies, gas stations, hospitals, hotels, insurance agencies, insurance sales people, investors, landlords and tenants, landscape companies, lawyers, lenders, magazines, manufacturing companies, musicians, nightclubs, pawn shops, physical therapists, radio stations, real estate brokers, real estate developers, real estate investors, restaurants, retail stores, schools, screenwriters, security guard companies, shopping centers, song writers, stock brokers, students, teachers, television stations, trucking companies and veterinarians.Served as Judge Pro Tem for the Beverly Hills Municipal Court, an Arbitrator for the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and an Editor of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Journal. Active member of the Beverly Hills Bar Assocation Bankruptcy Section, The Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum, The California Bankruptcy Forum, Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys' Association, and the American Bankruptcy Institute.Area ServedI serve the entire Southern California area with the majority of my cases being in the Central District of California downtown Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, and Riverside branch courts.InterestsMr. Berger is also an accomplished runner, having completed 44 Marathons and 12 ultramarathons.  Mr. Berger’s most recent marathon was the Moab Trail marathon on November 3, 2018 in Moab, Utah. His most recent ultramarathons were the Umstead 50 Mile Endurance Run on April 1, 2017, the Orange Curtain 50K on February 25, 2017 (finishing time 5:57:17, a new PR), OTHTC High Desert 50K on December 4, 2016 (finishing time 6:29:33), the Gu Run 3 TransRockies Run, a 58 mile race in Colorado, on August 9, 2016, the Javelina 100, a 100 Kilometer trail race in Arizona on November 1, 2014, and Comrades Marathon, a 56 mile road race in South Africa on June 1, 2014 (finishing time 11:28:38).  Mr. Berger is an active member of Track Club Los Angeles, and was its Most Improved Runner in 2002 and its Volunteer of the Year in 2013. http://trackclubla.org/For a detailed record of the more than 244 races that Mr. Berger has participated in, see his profile on Athlinks https://www.athlinks.com/athletes/10041986. Mr. Berger is the first person ever to receiv the USATF Gold Phidippipides Award “For  Outstanding Performance and Endurance in Long Distance Running” for ten years in a row, from 2009 through 2018.Mr. Berger is also the rhythm guitar player and lead singer for the rock and roll band DTF.    

Practices Areas

Litigation

Language

Cambodian English Hebrew Korean Russian Spanish

Contact

9454 Wilshire Blvd 6th FlBeverly Hills, CA, 90212

Office: (310) 579-2626

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
August 22, 2010

I came to Michael Berger literally at the 11th hour...the morning before a court-ordered sale of my sole asset was to take place in another state! Michael's associate Mike Mahurn and paralegal Cristina Frankian,were able to assimilate all the necessary information with alacrity and precision to meet the Chapter 11 filing deadline . Michael himself successfully defeated a motion to change the venue to another state and to later dismiss my filing altogether. He is quite a formidable litigator in the courtroom and seldom loses. He was also successful in obtaining a court order providing me with monthly income until such time as a plan is carried out. Although my case is still in its early stages, I am confident that Michael will obtain a satisfying resolution.

anonymous
August 28, 2010

What is even more amusing is that I found Michael Jay Berger on the Internet! I found Michael's Web site to be sincere, and when my husband and I went to visit him, we were very pleased. It was a difficult time. Michael and his staff kept us informed of all pertinent events, and his staff helped us through the gathering of documentation. We were coached about what to worry about, and what to not worry about. We were given expectations and then they were exactly met. His fees were very reasonable. I'd recommend him to anyone.

Elaine
January 23, 2022

If you’ve gone through a bankruptcy or are worried that you may need to file for one, you know exactly how I felt when I found myself drowning in debt. The sleepless nights, the constant worrying throughout the day, the bargaining with debt collectors, the feelings of inadequacy were just a fraction of the tremendous stress I was feeling because of my debt. Fortunately, Samuel Boyamian, an associate of Michael Berger, was recommended to me as someone who could help. Am I glad I listened! Not only did he immediately put me at ease and relieve my feelings of guilt, he was extremely knowledgeable and my bankruptcy was discharged without any problems. Throughout the entire process, he and his amazing assistant, Karine, were there to answer any questions I had and to offer support whenever I needed it. These two deserve a lot more than 5 stars for the work they do to help people.

Sergio
September 10, 2021

I Just Wanted to Said That I'm So Happy that I Found a Great Team of Excellent Lawyers Working for Mr.Michael Berger Office....They Are Such a Great Professionals People With Lots of Class ....They Really Deliver on My Case What They Promised Very Sactifactory....My Forever Gratitude to My Representative Lawyers Mr. Samuel.Boyamian and Karine.Manvelian...Thank You Thank You and Thank You

anonymous
September 8, 2021

Mr. Berger and his assistant Karine helped me out of a terrible period in my life. They were so nice and understanding, couldn't be happier with my experience with their services.

anonymous
August 25, 2021

Michael Jay Berger, attorney Sofya, and Karine were great! I hired them to help me with my chapter 7 bankruptcy, everything went well and it was approved, it didn’t take long, they are excellent. I highly recommend them. I extend my gratitude to them.

Armando
February 3, 2021

Honest, professional and straight forward. First time in BK Ch.7. He helped explain the process and answered all questions and concerns. Great communication, he responded to emails and returned calls promptly. He knows how to do his job well and he definitely had a positive impact in making me feel at ease with his knowledge , caring attitude and hard work.

anonymous
August 17, 2020

I filed for BK with Michael Berger’s office with the help of Sofya and Karine who were invaluable to the process. Easy and prompt assistance. They went above and beyond the necessary help required and made the BK process extremely painless. I would recommend them highly. Extremely reasonable priced for the amount of help you receive.

david
August 13, 2020

I am very glad that I was able to find this law firm for my bankruptcy case. They helped me all the way through w Karine and Sofya helping me understand the process thoroughly and they updated me during the whole process. Even during the covid pandemoniac they still were available to answer all of my questions, bankruptcy is never easy but they certainly helped me I am very thankful for that.

T. Marc
August 6, 2020

I worked mainly with Sofya and Yathida and was very pleased with their handling of my bankruptcy. They were very helpful and supportive throughout the entire process.

anonymous
August 22, 2010

I came to Michael Berger literally at the 11th hour...the morning before a court-ordered sale of my sole asset was to take place in another state! Michael's associate Mike Mahurn and paralegal Cristina Frankian,were able to assimilate all the necessary information with alacrity and precision to meet the Chapter 11 filing deadline . Michael himself successfully defeated a motion to change the venue to another state and to later dismiss my filing altogether. He is quite a formidable litigator in the courtroom and seldom loses. He was also successful in obtaining a court order providing me with monthly income until such time as a plan is carried out. Although my case is still in its early stages, I am confident that Michael will obtain a satisfying resolution.

anonymous
August 28, 2010

What is even more amusing is that I found Michael Jay Berger on the Internet! I found Michael's Web site to be sincere, and when my husband and I went to visit him, we were very pleased. It was a difficult time. Michael and his staff kept us informed of all pertinent events, and his staff helped us through the gathering of documentation. We were coached about what to worry about, and what to not worry about. We were given expectations and then they were exactly met. His fees were very reasonable. I'd recommend him to anyone.

Elaine
January 23, 2022

If you’ve gone through a bankruptcy or are worried that you may need to file for one, you know exactly how I felt when I found myself drowning in debt. The sleepless nights, the constant worrying throughout the day, the bargaining with debt collectors, the feelings of inadequacy were just a fraction of the tremendous stress I was feeling because of my debt. Fortunately, Samuel Boyamian, an associate of Michael Berger, was recommended to me as someone who could help. Am I glad I listened! Not only did he immediately put me at ease and relieve my feelings of guilt, he was extremely knowledgeable and my bankruptcy was discharged without any problems. Throughout the entire process, he and his amazing assistant, Karine, were there to answer any questions I had and to offer support whenever I needed it. These two deserve a lot more than 5 stars for the work they do to help people.

Sergio
September 10, 2021

I Just Wanted to Said That I'm So Happy that I Found a Great Team of Excellent Lawyers Working for Mr.Michael Berger Office....They Are Such a Great Professionals People With Lots of Class ....They Really Deliver on My Case What They Promised Very Sactifactory....My Forever Gratitude to My Representative Lawyers Mr. Samuel.Boyamian and Karine.Manvelian...Thank You Thank You and Thank You

anonymous
September 8, 2021

Mr. Berger and his assistant Karine helped me out of a terrible period in my life. They were so nice and understanding, couldn't be happier with my experience with their services.

anonymous
August 25, 2021

Michael Jay Berger, attorney Sofya, and Karine were great! I hired them to help me with my chapter 7 bankruptcy, everything went well and it was approved, it didn’t take long, they are excellent. I highly recommend them. I extend my gratitude to them.

Armando
February 3, 2021

Honest, professional and straight forward. First time in BK Ch.7. He helped explain the process and answered all questions and concerns. Great communication, he responded to emails and returned calls promptly. He knows how to do his job well and he definitely had a positive impact in making me feel at ease with his knowledge , caring attitude and hard work.

anonymous
August 17, 2020

I filed for BK with Michael Berger’s office with the help of Sofya and Karine who were invaluable to the process. Easy and prompt assistance. They went above and beyond the necessary help required and made the BK process extremely painless. I would recommend them highly. Extremely reasonable priced for the amount of help you receive.

david
August 13, 2020

I am very glad that I was able to find this law firm for my bankruptcy case. They helped me all the way through w Karine and Sofya helping me understand the process thoroughly and they updated me during the whole process. Even during the covid pandemoniac they still were available to answer all of my questions, bankruptcy is never easy but they certainly helped me I am very thankful for that.

T. Marc
August 6, 2020

I worked mainly with Sofya and Yathida and was very pleased with their handling of my bankruptcy. They were very helpful and supportive throughout the entire process.