Philip Michels
Santa Monica, CA
Trusted general attorney serving Santa Monica.
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Philip Michels is an attorney based in Santa Monica, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on General, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Philip Michels APLC.
- Based in
- Santa Monica, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- General · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Santa Monica, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Los Angeles) (2022).
About Philip Michels: Philip Michels is an attorney based in Santa Monica, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on General, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Philip Michels APLC.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Philip Michels represents clients in Santa Monica, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Philip Michels
Philip Michels is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.
Philip, who practices law in Santa Monica, California, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Credentials
Education
University of California Los Angeles
J.D. · 1973
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Los Angeles)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Los Angeles)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law (Los Angeles)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Birth Trauma
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Child Abuse
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
2026
Locations
Office locations
Philip Michels APLC
401 Wilshire Boulevard 12th Floor
Santa Monica, California 90025
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What areas of law does Philip Michels practice?
Philip Michels focuses on General, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.
Where is Philip Michels located?
Philip Michels primarily serves clients in Santa Monica, California, with an office at 401 Wilshire Boulevard 12th Floor.
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