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R. Michael Collum
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R. Michael Collum

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28 reviews

3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Family Law and Civil Litigation

About R. Michael Collum

R. Michael Collum, a graduate of the University of Southern California Law School, has a robust background in family law and civil litigation. He previously served as a partner at Knowles Collum LLP in Beverly Hills and as an associate at Loeb and Loeb, LLP in Los Angeles. His practice encompasses complex family law matters, including tracing and reimbursement issues, joinder of third parties and trusts, and addressing fraudulent transfers and asset-protection schemes. Michael strives for informal resolution but is prepared to litigate assertively when required. His experience spans property division, support, custody, same-sex dissolutions, domestic violence restraining orders, prenuptial agreements, and family law appeals. In civil litigation, Michael has handled cases involving business disputes, defamation, injunctions, property conflicts, contract claims, and civil appeals.

 

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Family Law
Posted by Genny
May 15, 2022
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BE CAREFUL with the work done by Michael Collum. I should have read the reviews. He is very unorganized , he allowed my case to be dismiss by the court because he did not keep up with my case date. He was not able to defend my interests. In the middle of the case I had to hire a different lawyer because he was no doing his work.

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Posted by Robert
May 05, 2022
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I engaged Michael Collum, to assist my modification of judgement. During this months long engagement, pre-Virus (no work from home requirement) never did I have an in-person meeting, despite my repeated request. Fees related exceeded $9,000. The facet of their practice that exceeded expectation was their ability to bill, using a sophisticated, detailed system. Unfortunately, the incredible condescending attitude & discussions by these attorneys, to their customer/client. After all this, they told me that the judgment was permanent & they couldn't help me. I never want to experience that again. Very unfortunate that attitude & communication/interaction wasn't better managed.

 
Family Law
Posted by Patrick
April 17, 2022
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Very unhappy with the results. Felt like I got the ultimate slap in the face. Hired a lawyer, gave my money which they ONLY CARE ABOUT. They kept switching lawyers on me, had to explain myself a lot. Court day, my lawyer emails me as I was sitting in front of the mediation room, to say he wasn't gonna make it! I was beyond pissed. I got an impatient lawyer which tried to settle the issues outside the court room. I would have been better off speaking to the Judge myself. To anyone contemplating whether they want to lawyer DONT DO IT HERE!!!!! It's a snatch and grab situation. Complete waste of my time and money!

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1989, California
    1989, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Southern California
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Millsaps College
    Class of 1985
    B.A.
    English

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    R. Michael Collum was admitted in 1989 to the State of California.
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    R. Michael Collum is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
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    R. Michael Collum attended University of Southern California.

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