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Michael M. Berger represents clients in Los Angeles, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Michael M. Berger
Michael Berger is one of California’s preeminent appellate lawyers and is a partner in Manatt Real Estate and the appellate practice. One of the top land use and condemnation lawyers in the United States, his appellate cases have involved planning, zoning, eminent domain, various kinds of business litigation, landslides, contract, due process, equal protection, defective construction, nuisance, insurance and environmental law.
Michael has argued four cases before the United States Supreme Court, as well as cases before appellate courts throughout California, numerous federal courts of appeal and other state supreme courts. He is also the frequent author of amicus curiae briefs in various appellate courts, particularly the U.S. Supreme Court, pressing client interests in important pending cases.
Credentials
Education
Yale University
J.D. · 1968
University of Southern California
— · 1968
Washington University in St. Louis
— · 1967
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Missouri, Missouri B
ACTIVE
California, State Ba
ACTIVE
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Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Los Angeles)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Los Angeles)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Los Angeles)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Los Angeles)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Los Angeles)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Los Angeles)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Los Angeles)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Supreme Court
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, Distinguished Alumni Award, Washington University School of Law, 2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named as one of the Top-Ranked Attorneys, Chambers USA, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named as one of the "Lawdragon 3000 Leading Lawyers in America," 2006
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named by California Lawyer as one of California’s "Lawyers of the Year," 1998
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named by Los Angeles Business Journal as one of 100 most prominent business attorneys, 1995
2026
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What areas of law does Michael M. Berger practice?
Michael M. Berger focuses on Appellate, Estate Litigation, Zoning, and Real Estate.
Where is Michael M. Berger located?
Michael M. Berger primarily serves clients in Los Angeles, California, with an office at 2049 Century Park East, Suite 1700.
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