About

Jonathan Michaels is a highly skilled lawyer with a focus on litigation, particularly in the automotive industry. He has received numerous accolades for his work and is actively involved in his community. Jonathan Michaels, a licensed lawyer since 1995, has built a strong reputation for his exemplary litigation practice. He has taken on some of the largest companies in the world, handling cases in both state and federal courts across the U.S. Throughout his career, Michaels has achieved remarkable verdicts and settlements for his clients, earning him the prestigious "Lawyer of the Year" award from his law school alma mater in 2012. One area where Michaels has excelled is in the automotive industry. He is well-known for litigating high-profile cases within the industry, such as the national class action case Ponce v. General Motors, where he exposed the fraudulent concealment of a deadly safety defect in GM vehicles. Michaels also represented terminated Chrysler dealers in Spitzer Motor City v. U.S., fighting against the unlawful termination of their franchises in violation of the 5th Amendment. He has taken on major auto manufacturers worldwide, including GM, Audi, Maserati, and more. In addition to his litigation work, Michaels is skilled in structuring complex business transactions. He played a key role in taking Saleen Automotive public in 2013 and has experience in international distribution agreements, supply-chain agreements, and automotive dealer networks. Michaels has also been involved in structuring race teams for prestigious races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500. As a member of the California, Colorado, and Michigan state bars, Michaels is actively engaged in the Southern California community. He is a proud father of two sons, Jake and Dean.

Legal Issues

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

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Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card
• Conditional Fees

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