Michael A. Akselrud

Michael A. Akselrud

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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Westlake Village, California
13+ years experience
The Lanier Law Firm
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2829 Townsgate Road, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Bio

Michael A. Akselrud is an associate at The Lanier Law Firm in Los Angeles, specializing in business litigation, personal injury and products liability. He joined the Lanier family in 2012 as a law clerk and member of the firm’s pharmaceutical litigation team. Michael was named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Southern California since 2016. In 2020 Michael was named to the LawDragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, one of the most respected guides to the legal profession. Michael is licensed to practice in all California State and Federal Courts. Recently, Michael was an integral part of The Lanier Law Firm trial team that achieved a groundbreaking verdict in which a jury awarded $4.69 billion to 22 women and their families who alleged that decades of daily use of Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE: JNJ) asbestos-laden talcum powder products caused their ovarian cancer.When Michael isn’t grinding away at the office, he can be found walking his dog Ruby with his wife Sara and cheering for the Los Angeles Clippers, the city’s true NBA franchise. Michael A. Akselrud is an associate at The Lanier Law Firm in Los Angeles, specializing in business litigation, personal injury and products liability. He joined the Lanier family in 2012 as a law clerk and member of the firm’s pharmaceutical litigation team. Michael was named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Southern California since 2016. In 2020 Michael was named to the LawDragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, one of the most respected guides to the legal profession. Michael is licensed to practice in all California State and Federal Courts. Recently, Michael was an integral part of The Lanier Law Firm trial team that achieved a groundbreaking verdict in which a jury awarded $4.69 billion to 22 women and their families who alleged that decades of daily use of Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE: JNJ) asbestos-laden talcum powder products caused their ovarian cancer.When Michael isn’t grinding away at the office, he can be found walking his dog Ruby with his wife Sara and cheering for the Los Angeles Clippers, the city’s true NBA franchise. Michael A. Akselrud is an associate at The Lanier Law Firm in Los Angeles, specializing in business litigation, personal injury and products liability. He joined the Lanier family in 2012 as a law clerk and member of the firm’s pharmaceutical litigation team. Michael was named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Southern California since 2016. In 2020 Michael was named to the LawDragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, one of the most respected guides to the legal profession. Michael is licensed to practice in all California State and Federal Courts. Recently, Michael was an integral part of The Lanier Law Firm trial team that achieved a groundbreaking verdict in which a jury awarded $4.69 billion to 22 women and their families who alleged that decades of daily use of Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE: JNJ) asbestos-laden talcum powder products caused their ovarian cancer. When Michael isn’t grinding away at the office, he can be found walking his dog Ruby with his wife Sara and cheering for the Los Angeles Clippers, the city’s true NBA franchise.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

California

State Capital

Sacramento

Highest Court

California Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of California

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
  • Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Special Focus: COVID-19
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2020-2026
  • Super Lawyers, 2024
  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star in Southern California since 2016

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020

Education

  • Loyola Marymount University, J.D., graduated 2012
  • University of California - San Diego, B.A.

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