Position: Partner
Telephone: (310) 556-7900
Email: Maureen Michail
Born: Windsor, Canada, August 11, 1971

Practice Areas:
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation
Civil Litigation involving Construction, Contract, Business and Entertainment Disputes

Education:
J.D., Loyola, 1996
B.A., University of California at Los Angeles, 1993

Admitted:
California, 1996
Federal District and Appellate Courts in multiple jurisidctions

Memberships:
Los Angeles Bar Association
American Bar Association
World Vision Sponsors
American Center for Law & Justice
State Bar of California
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel

Summary:
Maureen initially joined Daniels, Fine, Israel & Schonbuch, LLP in 1995 during her second year in law school, and has been with the firm ever since. Maureen practices in both state and federal court, focusing on insurance coverage and civil litigation.

Recent Accomplishments:
In 2004, Maureen successfully defended two insurance bad faith cases. In 2005, Maureen successfully represented the plaintiff in a business dispute between a yacht broker and a boat owner, wherein the plaintiff was awarded compensatory and punitive damages. Also in 2005, Maureen successfully defended a private training facility and its former owner in a breach of contract and wrongful eviction lawsuit filed by a former personal trainer.

Interests:
Volunteer Work for “Free Arts for Abused Children” and the Coptic Orphans Relief Fund, Fitness, Travel, and Theology.