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Michael Akiva

Michael Akiva is Managing Partner of Pre-Litigation of Jacoby & Meyers Attorneys LLP. Having started his career as an attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP, a prestigious, global corporate law firm, Michael quickly realized that representing big corporations was not for him. After leaving the firm, Michael dedicated himself to fighting for the rights of the injured.
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Jubin Niamehr

Jubin Niamehr is a Managing Partner of Litigation of Jacoby & Meyers Attorneys LLP. Jubin's practice focuses on all types of personal injury matters including, auto accidents, slip and falls, animal attacks and all types of injuries from soft tissue and whiplash cases to serious injury and wrongful death matters.
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John F. “Jack” Denove

John F. “Jack” Denove is a Managing Trial Attorney at Jacoby & Meyers. Mr. Denove has been practicing as an attorney in California for over 40 years, and has tried more than 150 civil cases before a jury.  He has received multiple million dollar verdicts for his clients in motor vehicle, premises liability, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, insurance bad faith, product liability, and police brutality cases.
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Laura Davidson

Laura Lynn Davidson is a Partner of Jacoby & Meyers and an experienced trial lawyer who has recovered tens of millions of dollars in trial wins and settlements for clients. Laura embodies the values and commitment to clients that define Jacoby & Meyers.
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Laura Sedrish

Laura Sedrish is a Partner at Jacoby & Meyers and one of the most accomplished plaintiff personal injury attorneys in California. She has successfully negotiated on behalf of both national and international clients regarding a range of litigation needs, and has been proudly representing plaintiffs who have been catastrophically injured since 2009.
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Shane Hapuarachy

Shane Hapuarachy is a partner at Jacoby & Meyers. He focuses his practice on wrongful death cases and individuals that have been catastrophically injured.  His approach to litigation mirrors his approach to life: success comes through thinking strategically, working hard and a willingness to take risks.
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Jake Douglass

Jake Douglass is a Partner at Jacoby & Meyers, excelling in personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability cases in California. With a focus on complex litigation, he has secured hundreds of millions in lawsuits for clients involved in truck accidents, automobile incidents, public bus issues, construction site injuries, defective products, and hazardous property conditions. Recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star and Top 40 Under 40 personal injury attorney, Douglass's advocacy has earned him accolades and nominations, complementing his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and B.S. in Economics from UCLA.
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Demetrios Papanikolas

Demetrios Papanikolas is a Partner at Jacoby & Meyers with over 30 years of experience, securing multiple jury verdicts, including a $1.25 Million award for a motorcycle accident victim. A distinguished member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), he's recognized for his success and reputation, meeting stringent qualifications. Papanikolas, part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, holds licenses in California and Maryland, with federal court admissions. He earned honors at Vassar College, attended UCLA School of Law, and began his career in construction litigation before specializing in personal injury. Dedicated to community service, he's also received accolades, including 2022 Super Lawyers California.
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