Elected Member

Michael M. Berger

Los Angeles, CA
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Education
Brandeis University
Washington University School of Law

Michael Berger is a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. He is one of California’s preeminent appellate lawyers and is co-chair of Manatt’s appellate practice group. 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.

 
Areas of Expertise
Litigation
Land Use (Real Property)
Eminent Domain (Real Property)
Federal Courts