When forming Trutanich • Michel, LLP in 1998, Mr. Carmen "Nuch" Trutanich and Mr. C.D. "Chuck" Michel assembled a talented team of legal advocates that emphasize performance, quality and efficiency. When Mr. Trutanich was elected Los Angeles City Attorney in 2009, Trutanich • Michel, LLP became Michel & Associates, P.C..

Michel & Associates, P.C.'s attorneys have extensive experience in all phases of civil and criminal litigation. This includes formulating complex case strategies and tactics, handling complex discovery, substantive and procedural motion practice, all manners of pretrial proceedings, as well as trials, writs, and appeals.

Michel & Associates, P.C. attorneys are exceptionally experienced, well known and dynamic trial lawyers and litigators. We are known for devising and advocating practical solutions for complex legal disputes, often in a highly charged political environment. When push comes to shove, our adversaries know that our litigators develop creative and hard hitting legal strategies, and are ready, willing, and able to try the case before a judge or jury, and to win a favorable verdict.

Winning cases doesn't come easy. Our staff, having worked for some of the most respected governmental entities and private law firms, has the talent, skill, experience, and sensitivity to get the job done. These abilities, supported by our strong practical orientation and our devotion to our clients' cause, assure clients of the best possible results in the most cost effective manner possible.