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Solo and Small Firms

Jul. 13, 2010

Revving It Up

Following his passions, a lawyer opens up his own firm servicing auto industry clients.

By Susan McRae

Daily Journal Staff Writer

NEWPORT BEACH - Jonathan A. Michaels remembers his first car, a white 1983 BMW 320i with black interior that he bought when he was 16.

"I grew up very hand-to-mouth," Michaels said, sitting in his Newport Beach law office overlooking the yacht harbor several feet below. "I worked since I was very young and saved and saved and got that car, and I just loved it like a famil...

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