Atty. Michael L. Dworkin
Michael L. Dworkin has been practicing aviation law since 1973.
Aircraft Accidents and Incidents & More Attorney · Serving San Mateo, CA · 53+ Years Experience
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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, practicing at Avialex Law Group, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on formation, m&a, zoning, litigation, and adr. 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. Serves clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael L. Dworkin
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Michael L. Dworkin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael L. Dworkin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Mateo.
Business Formation in San Mateo
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Mergers & Acquisitions in San Mateo
Michael L. Dworkin is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →
Land Use & Zoning in San Mateo
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Civil Litigation in San Mateo
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in San Mateo
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Michael L. Dworkin is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Mateo
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Mateo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive 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.
San Mateo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Mateo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Mateo Choose Michael L. Dworkin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael L. Dworkin's practice in the field of formation, m&a, zoning, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael L. Dworkin brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia, California, and U.S. Supreme Court, Michael L. Dworkin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, m&a, and zoning, Michael L. Dworkin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Mateo
A San Mateo-based practice means Michael L. Dworkin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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