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Atty. Michael L. Dworkin

Atty. Michael L. Dworkin

Michael L. Dworkin has been practicing aviation law since 1973.

San Mateo San Mateo 53 Years Experience 53 year
Call (415) 685-0298

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About Michael L. Dworkin at a glance

Michael L. Dworkin is a Founding and Managing Partner based in San Mateo, California, practforg at Avialex Law Group, LLP. They haand 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1973), California (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1978), and U.S. Claims Court (1983). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1973) and Clark University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael L. Dworkin has been practicing aviation law since 1973
  • He got his start as an attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration followed by working as in-house counsel for United Airlines
  • Since then he practiced as Michael L. Dworkin and Associates before forming the Avialex Law Group, LLP with John T. Van Geffen
  • Michael has been published in the FAA Enforcement Journal, the Transportation Law Journal and American Bar Association’s Urban Lawyer, the Journal of Air Law and Commerce, the Lawyer Pilot’s Bar Association Journal, the Virginia Law Weekly, the ABA’s Air and Space Lawyer, the National Transportation Safety Board Association Newsletter, the Los Angeles Daily Journal, and bloomberg.com (to name a few)
  • Michael is a past President and Executive Vice President of the International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association (formally the National Transportation Safety Board Bar Association) and is the current President of the Northern California Business Aviation Association

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Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Mateo are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Michael L. Dworkin's law office located?
Michael L. Dworkin's law practice is located in San Mateo, California. The firm is Avialex Law Group, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Michael L. Dworkin practiced law?
Michael L. Dworkin has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Michael L. Dworkin go to law school?
Michael L. Dworkin earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
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Michael L. Dworkin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1973
B.A.
Clark University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1983

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