Michael R. Weiss, office managing partner of Akerman's Los Angeles office and co-deputy chair of the firm's Litigation Practice Group, has been named a 2026 Legal Visionary by LA Times Studios, a Los Angeles Times publication, which annually recognizes an elite group of Southern California attorneys for exceptional achievement, sustained leadership, and commitment to clients and the community.
With more than 30 years of experience, Michael counsels clients on complex disputes involving real estate litigation, commercial and business matters, and insurance insolvency. He represents Fortune 500 companies and regulators in multimillion-dollar easement, entitlement, and contract disputes, and stands among a select group of California attorneys with deep experience in the conservation, rehabilitation, and liquidation of insurance companies.
Michael has earned consistent recognition for his work, including being listed by Benchmark Litigation as a "Litigation Star" in California for bankruptcy, commercial, and real estate litigation, and being named one of the "Top 100 Lawyers of Los Angeles" and a "Leader of Influence — Litigators & Trial Attorneys" by the Los Angeles Business Journal. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers.