G. Michael Jackson

Shareholder; Head Of Los Angeles Office

Michael is the Managing Shareholder of the Los Angeles office of the Firm. His practice encompasses a variety of commercial matters, both litigation and transaction. He has first chair trial experience in State and Federal court, including Federal Bankruptcy Court.

G. Michael Jackson

Shareholder; Head Of Los Angeles Office

G. Michael Jackson

Shareholder; Head Of Los Angeles Office

Michael is the Managing Shareholder of the Los Angeles office of the Firm. His practice encompasses a variety of commercial matters, both litigation and transaction. He has first chair trial experience in State and Federal court, including Federal Bankruptcy Court.

He received his undergraduate degree and Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Nevada. He received his law degree in 1985 from California Western School of Law where he was conferred the American Jurisprudence Award for outstanding achievement in the Conflict Of Laws subject matter.

His areas of practice concentration include commercial and residential real estate, real estate finance transactions, general corporate law, commercial law, business litigation (bench and jury trials), prejudgment remedies, post judgment collections, state appeals and bankruptcy emphasizing creditor’s rights. Michael’s client census is comprised of medium to large corporations as well as individuals with a varied range of net worth.

He has prepared and argued several appellate cases in Nevada and California including Supreme Court cases in both jurisdictions, most recently before the California Supreme Court in Mulder v. Pilot Air Freight (S105483).

Practice Experience

Michael’s areas of practice concentration include commercial and residential real estate, real estate finance transactions, general corporate, commercial law, business litigation (bench and jury trials) prejudgment remedies and post judgment collections.  State appeals and bankruptcy emphasizing creditor’s rights.  His client census is comprised of medium to large corporations as well as individuals with a varied range of net worth.  Prepared and argued several appellate cases in Nevada and California including Supreme Court case in Nevada and California most recently the California Supreme Court case Mulder v. Pilot Air Freight (S105483).

Education

1982-1985 California Western School of Law
San Diego, California

  • Juris Doctor
  • American Jurisprudence Award in Conflicts of Law

1975-1982 University of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada

  • B.S. Business Administration
  • M.A. Public Administration

Bar Admissions/Memberships

  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • State Bar of Nevada
  • American Bar Association
  • Admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California

Civic and Community Involvement

  • Worked with a Los Angeles County based non-profit organization that is devoted to improving the quality of life of disabled, disadvantaged, and special needs children through equine therapy.
  • Served as the leader of a local Los Angeles County community based youth baseball organization for 9 years, including participation in youth baseball events at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
  • Served as the leader of a local Los Angeles County community based local youth football team for 4 years.
  • Assisted with the administration and conduct of various projects for a local Los Angeles County Parent Teacher Association.
  • Served on a governing board of a local Los Angeles County church.
  • Conducted a Sunday free legal clinic at a Los Angeles County church organization.

Highlights

Licensed In
Georgia, California, Nevada
Practice Areas

Real Estate

Commercial Law

Corporate And Business Litigation

State Appeals

Bankruptcy (Creditors Rights)

Construction Law