Atty. Michael V. Mancini

Atty. Michael V. Mancini

Founding Partner Michael V. Mancini is a litigator and trial attorney who focuses on shareholder and derivative, cannabis, business, and entertainment disputes.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael V. Mancini at a glance

Michael V. Mancini is a Founding Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Mancini Shenk LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, entertainment, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in California (2009) and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Souther (2019). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2008) and California Polytechnic State University (B.A., 2004). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Founding Partner Michael V. Mancini is a litigator and trial attorney who focuses on shareholder and derivative, cannabis, business, and entertainment disputes
  • He has represented internationally recognized businesses, notable angel investors, startups, world-famous celebrities, small local businesses, and private individuals
  • Michael is a leader in cannabis litigation who handles headline-making cannabis disputes
  • He regularly leads complex cannabis litigation and serves as an advisory co-counsel to large law firms
  • He has spoken on multiple expert panels regarding the ethics of representing licensed cannabis companies, emerging trends in cannabis litigation, and the need to thoroughly comprehend state and local licensing before rushing into court
  • Michael has recovered tens of millions of dollars for cannabis clients and defeated millions of dollars in claims against them
  • Michael also has substantial experience in high-stakes business, breach of contract, entertainment, shareholder and derivative, real estate, insurance bad faith, false promise, business divorce, and unfair competition cases
  • Michael has negotiated dozens of advantageous settlements, secured case-ending pretrial rulings, excluded damaging evidence and expert testimony, fended off abusive evidentiary motions, taken and defended key depositions, and handled private arbitration proceedings and civil jury and bench trials in State and Federal courts

Practice Areas Explained

Michael V. Mancini's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael V. Mancini handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Cannabis & Marijuana Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Los Angeles 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael V. Mancini

Where is Michael V. Mancini's law office located?
Michael V. Mancini's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Mancini Shenk LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael V. Mancini handle?
Michael V. Mancini focuses on business, litigation, entertainment, cannabis. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael V. Mancini practiced law?
Michael V. Mancini has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Michael V. Mancini go to law school?
Michael V. Mancini earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Michael V. Mancini for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael V. Mancini received?
Michael V. Mancini's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2008
B.A.
California Polytechnic State University
- 2004

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Souther
Admitted: 2019

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