MICHEL & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Mr. Frank's practice is focused on firearms regulation and constitutional rights. Prior to joining Michel and Associates, Mr. Frank was an associate at a large financial services defense firm.
Mr. Frank graduated cum laude with a degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California. He is also a graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he earned first honors in multiple classes.
Anna Barvir practices civil litigation and appeals with an emphasis on constitutional law and civil rights matters. Her expertise includes firearms litigation, LGBT discrimination law, civil rights advocacy, and civil appeals.
Ms. Barvir has worked on several high-profile cases in constitutional law and civil rights. She is the lead attorney in Duncan v. Becerra, the lawsuit that successfully challenged California's ban on ammunition magazines over 10 rounds on Second Amendment and Takings Clause grounds. She was also an integral part of the Parker v. California team that overturned three state laws regulating the sale of ammunition as unconstitutionally vague. Thanks in large part to Ms. Barvir's advocacy, the trial court decision was upheld by the California Court of Appeal.
Ms. Barvir graduated magna cum laude from Whittier Law School in 2009, earning her Juris Doctor and Certificate in Legal Writing. During law school, she served as Executive Editor of the Whittier Law Review and Treasurer of the Student Bar Association. Upon graduation, Ms. Barvir was awarded the Whittier Law School Dean's Citation Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service to the Law School Community.
Mr. Michel is Senior Partner at Michel & Associates, P.C. His practice focuses on adversarial litigation and regulatory compliance advice in the fields of firearms law, civil rights, land use, and environmental law. He has been lead counsel in over 50 jury trials. Mr. Michel is recognized as one of the leading national authorities on firearms laws. For over two decades he has played a significant role in advocating and defending individual civil and constitutional rights, and particularly Second Amendment rights, and in helping to shape related legislation. He has been instrumental in crafting some of the most important legal challenges to legislation that infringes on rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
Mr. Michel represents many of the most prominent shooting sports and self-defense civil rights associations in the world, including the National Rifle Association and the California Rifle & Pistol Association, and has represented many different clients in high profile cases that garnered significant media attention. He is a regular commentator and frequent contributor to national media discussions, and has appeared as a spokesperson for the NRA, CRPA, other associations, and individual clients on dozens of video and radio interviews and in hundreds of newspaper articles.
Mr. Michel has taught Firearms Law and Law Practice Management courses as an adjunct professor at Chapman University's Fowler School of Law. He is the author of the book California Gun Laws - A Guide to State and Federal Firearm Regulations.
Mr. Michel began his career as a judicial clerk with U.S. District Court Judge William J. Rea in Los Angeles. He worked as a criminal prosecutor for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office as well as for several Southern California cities, and as an advocate with the Los Angeles Federal Public Defender's office. Mr. Michel also practiced environmental and general civil litigation as an attorney at the renowned international law firm of O'Melveny & Myers, LLP. While at O'Melveny, Mr. Michel represented all manner of clients, from individuals to multinational corporations. His varied experience included representing Exxon Corporation in connection with the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and serving as Staff Counsel to the "Christopher Commission" investigating the Los Angeles Police Department in the wake of the Rodney King incident under the leadership of former Secretary of State Warren Christopher.
Mr. Michel graduated near the top of his class from Rutgers University in New Jersey in 1980 and then from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1989, again near the top of his class. In law school he won two prestigious awards for trial advocacy and writing skills, one through the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Michel has been profiled in recognition of his work in numerous newspaper, magazine, radio, TV and social media platforms. To view his entire media inventory, CLICK HERE.
Job Titles:
- of Counsel
- Technical Member of the Association of Firearm Toolmark Examiners
Jason Davis has over 33 years of experience in the California firearms industry. He spent the early part of his career as a representative for several of the nations' leading firearm manufacturers, gaining more than 13 years of practical business and manufacturing experience in the firearms industry before going to law school. This practical experience serves Jason well as counsels sporting goods retailers, firearm manufacturers, dealers, collectors and trade associations in California's firearms, air gun and other weapons-related regulatory compliance matters, including litigation. From setting up firearms dealers and manufacturers with appropriate licenses, permits, and design classifications from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and California Department of Justice, to challenging the laws that regulate the industry, Mr. Davis' combination of technical firearms knowledge and legal understanding has made him a prominent figure in the California firearms industry. Mr. Davis has been particularly recognized for successfully guiding clients through the development, design, marketing, and regulatory approval of novel designs of firearms and accessories.
Mr. Davis is a Technical Member of the Association of Firearm Toolmark Examiners, is a Certified Firearms Specialist, and has been approved and appointed by the San Diego California Superior Courts to serve as a Special Master.
In 2009, the California Law Revision Commission issued their Final Report to the California Legislature, which directed them to "study, report on, and prepare recommended legislation by July 1, 2009, concerning the revision of the portions of the Penal Code relating to the control of deadly weapons …." In that Final Report, the Commission recognized Mr. Davis for his role, stating that "the Commission is especially grateful to Jason Davis . . . , who faithfully attended the Commission's meetings to represent the views of gun owners. . . ."
Mr. Davis co-authored an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court on behalf of a majority of California District Attorneys and other law enforcement associations in Heller v. District of Columbia, the historical case determining that the Second Amendment provides an individual right to bear arms, as well as a similar brief in the McDonald v. Chicago case two years later. He has been involved in many high profile and precedent setting cases involving constitutional law, firearms law, and regulatory compliance issues.
Mr. Davis graduated from Loyola Law School in 2002. While at Loyola, he focused on tax and corporate law. He was the Treasurer of the Corporate and Business Law Association and a member of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi.
Davis graduated cum laude from the University of California, Riverside in 1999 with dual degrees in economics and history. His undergraduate writings attributing economics as a key factor in the rise of firearms litigation was accepted for publication by the University of California, Riverside's Cornerstone Journal. While studying economics, he became a member of the international economics honors society, Omicron Delta Epsilon and received numerous honors and the Chancellor's award.
Job Titles:
- Architect
- Attorney
- of Counsel
Mr. Di Monda is an architect and attorney who has been recognized as one of the leading catastrophic personal injury lawyers in California. As a former chair of the City of Hermosa Beach Planning Commission and past President of the American Institute of Architects (Long Beach/South Bay Chapter) he has also been recognized as an expert in construction matters. As a member of the American Institute of Architects governmental legislation committee he has been instrumental in crafting and refining legislation related to the construction and real estate industry.
Mr. Di Monda began his legal career with a judicial externship with U.S. District Court Judge Terry Hatter in Los Angeles. He moved on to form his own practice in catastrophic personal injury, insurance bad faith and construction/real estate law. He has obtained multiple seven and eight figure settlements for his injured clients as a result of motorcycle, car and industrial accidents, and recently obtained a $24 million dollar personal injury judgment for an injured client in the San Diego Superior Court. Mr. Di Monda has a number of appellate opinions to his name, and has argued before the California Court of Appeals on numerous occasions.
Mr. Di Monda holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture from the City College of New York and a Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law. He holds licenses to practice Architecture in New York and California and is a Member of the State Bar of California.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Director of the Fullerton Public Library Foundation
Mr. Dale practices civil litigation with an emphasis on employment, business, cannabis, and constitutional matters. He has extensive alternative dispute resolution training, including experience as a panel neutral for the Los Angeles County Superior Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution panel. He has tried numerous cases as well as argued matters in front of state and federal courts of appeal. He previously was a partner in a law firm in Newport Beach, California. His prior representations include defending commercial businesses from hazardous chemical and mold exposure claims and defending government agencies in employment and contract dispute claims.
Mr. Dale is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada and in various federal courts nationwide.
Mr. Dale's clientele includes for-profit and nonprofit corporations, business leaders, legislators, and judges. His participation in community organizations and legal work have earned him plaudits and awards from local business leaders, congressmen, and community organizations. Mr. Dale graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a B.A. in Communications in 1997. In 2000, he graduated with cum laude honors from the Pepperdine School of Law with a J.D. as well as a Certificate in Dispute Resolution after serving as a student body representative, as an editor on the Pepperdine Law Review, and as both a coach and member of the school's traveling moot court teams.
The following is a representative sample of the institutional clients to whom Mr. Dale has provided counsel:
Mr. Dale serves as a Director of the Fullerton Public Library Foundation and previously served as a Director of the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation and as a Trustee of the Fullerton Public Library Board. Mr. Dale is also a Life Member of the National Rifle Association of America, and is a shooting enthusiast who proudly represents the interests of firearms manufacturers, distributors, retailers, owners, competitors, and hobbyists.
Mr. Moros practices general civil litigation. Prior to joining Michel and Associates, Mr. Moros practiced employment law in San Diego where he guided hundreds of clients through employment claims, including dozens of government employees who needed counsel in navigating the complex EEOC and MSPB Complaint Processes. Cumulatively, Mr. Moros assisted his clients in achieving millions of dollars in settlements.
Mr. Moros received his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, San Diego in 2011. In 2014 he earned his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. He is an activist and advocate for maximizing our Constitutional and natural rights.
Job Titles:
- Alliance of America, Life Member
Mr. Cubeiro's primary practice areas include firearm regulatory compliance and litigation. He also assists with local ordinance issues, legislative analysis, civil rights advocacy, and general civil litigation.
Before joining Michel and Associates, Mr. Cubeiro volunteered at the Orange County District Attorney's Office Insurance Fraud Unit, where he received a certificate of honorable service for his work on a high profile criminal case that gained national media attention.
One of Mr. Cubeiro's primary responsibilities at Michel and Associates is tracking all ongoing firearm related litigation in the United States at both Federal and State Court levels, including over 300 ongoing cases nationwide. He also serves as the attorney responsible for answering any firearm related questions California residents may have in navigating the complex California firearm regulatory environment.
In addition to practicing firearms law, Mr. Cubeiro is dedicated to the advancement of education and safety for all firearm owners. He is certified by the National Rifle Association as an instructor in Pistol, Rifle, Personal Protection in the Home, Personal Protection Outside the Home, and Metallic Cartridge Reloading disciplines. He is also certified by the National Rifle Association as a Range Safety Officer.
Mr. Cubeiro is a graduate of Western State University where he received his Juris Doctorate with honors and Certificate in Criminal Law Studies. Before law school, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in business administration with honors from Chapman University.
For the past 20 years, Michael W. Price has maintained a private practice in criminal defense. He has successfully represented clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors throughout California. He is a master negotiator and skilled trial lawyer, and excels in getting the disposition or trial result that his clients want.
Mr. Price has defended many thousands of clients, with charges ranging from shoplifting, drug possession, DUI's, and simple assaults to more serious charges such as possession of illegal weapons, Grand Theft Auto, domestic violence, hit-&-run, and homicide. Mr. Price also represents criminal appellants seeking to challenge their pleas, convictions, or sentences suffered as a result of official misconduct, misapplication of the law, or ineffective assistance of other counsel.
Whether handling a client's matter in preliminary hearing, at trial, or on appeal, Mr. Price understands the emotional toll on his clients, and uses his empathetic and compassionate nature to guide clients through a harrowing process to resolution. As with all clients, Mr. Price is equally passionate about representing clients who get caught up in California's labyrinthine firearm laws. These firearm cases hold a special significance for Mr. Price, because he is a staunch defender of the Second Amendment.
Mr. Franklin's current practice areas include the following types of litigation: business dispute, environmental, toxic tort, land use, employment, and public record access.Specific aspects of Mr. Franklin's practice include: mediation, Public Records Act compliance and litigation, insurance coverage disputes, condemnation, and environmental liability under CERCLA, RCRA, HSAA, and common law claims.
Mr. Franklin received his bachelor's degree in business administration from University of the Pacific in 2000. In 2005 he earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School.
Job Titles:
- of Counsel
- Co - Chair for the Coalition of Civil Liberties
Mr. Brady's practice includes municipal law, legislative advisement, constitutional law, civil rights litigation, firearm regulatory compliance advice, construction law, and business litigation. Mr. Brady has handled trial court matters in all of these areas and appellate matters in most of them, including arguing in front of state and federal courts of appeal. He is admitted to all state and federal district courts in California as well as to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
As an attorney, Mr. Brady has served as co-chair for the Coalition of Civil Liberties, guest lecturer on constitutional law at Westwood College, South Bay Campus, and as the Vice President of the Long Beach Barristers Club. Prior to joining Michel & Associates, P.C., Mr. Brady worked in his family's construction business. His experience in the construction industry gives him an invaluable real world perspective in helping clients with business-related legal matters, particularly in the construction industry.
Mr. Brady received his bachelor's degree in Language Studies in 2004 from the University of California at San Diego, and he is proficient in Spanish. He attended Western State College of Law, earning his J.D. in 2008. As President of the Western State chapter of the Federalist Society, Mr. Brady organized the First Annual Second Amendment Celebration, an event that continues to provide law school students an opportunity to be introduced to the world of firearms.
Mr. Brady is a native of Long Beach, California. He is an avid surfer, fisherman, and hunter, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. As a young man, he not only worked in construction, but worked in warehouses, restaurants, catering services, and as a beach life guard to finance his travels around the world and pay for college life. Mr. Brady brings this depth of experience and strong work ethic to every client's legal matter in which he is involved.
Job Titles:
- Managing Attorney
- Media Spokesperson
Tiffany Cheuvront is the Managing Attorney at Michel & Associates, P.C. Ms. Cheuvront practices civil litigation, corporate, and constitutional law, and comes to the firm with 17 years' experience working in the non-profit and regulatory fields leading teams and corporations in strategic endeavors. Over the years, Ms. Cheuvront has written and provided testimony on issues at the local, state, and federal levels of government. She has served on many different policy committees including a National Tribal Budget Council and a gubernatorial appointment for work on child welfare and mental health issues.
Ms. Cheuvront graduated from Trinity Law School in 2017 where she was a member of the National Moot Court Team, was Senior Research Editor of the Trinity Law Review, and was awarded the Golden Gavel for best oral argument. Ms. Cheuvront also served as Vice President of Student Education for the Student Bar Association.
Ms. Cheuvront interned for the Pacific Justice Institute, and served as an extern for the Judicial Extern Program in the Orange County Superior Court under Hon. Judge Geoffrey Glass. She worked for the Mobile Legal Clinic in Orange County where she provided legal services to indigent and homeless in Orange County, California. Ms. Cheuvront also served as a student board member for the Orange County Women Lawyers Association.
Ms. Cheuvront also serves as a media spokesperson for many cases and appears on various media as an invited guest or guest co-host. Ms. Cheuvront is a regular contributor to California Firing Line magazine publication.
Mr. Smith specializes in environmental, land use and insurance law. His environmental law practice emphasizes cost-recovery litigation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Hazardous Substance Account Act, and related regulatory provisions and common law theories of recovery. Mr. Smith has extensive experience defending PRP groups in Superfund sites, and representing clients in matters involving federal, state, and local regulatory agencies including the EPA, DTSC, RWQCB, AQMD, as well as local health departments, hazardous materials divisions, public works departments, fire departments, and sanitation departments. In this capacity, Mr. Smith advises and represents clients on regulatory compliance issues, permits, and enforcement orders. In addition, Mr. Smith has experience in CEQA, NEPA, OSHA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, Polanco Redevelopment Act, land use regulations, water law, toxic torts, natural resources, contracts and transactions, business and corporate law matters. Mr. Smith has also served as Special Counsel to bankruptcy trustees representing bankruptcy estates in legal matters pertaining to environmental and insurance issues. Mr. Smith's insurance practice includes bad faith litigation and coverage issues.
With his environmental and business background, Mr. Smith is uniquely qualified to advise and represent clients in real estate transactions, including Brownfields properties and the purchase and sale of properties contaminated or potentially contaminated with hazardous substances and waste.
Mr. Smith began his legal career at the Department of the Navy, Office of General Counsel, Western Area Counsel Office, Environmental and Water Law Divisions. He distinguished himself in complex litigation while at the San Diego law firm of Chapin, Fleming, McNitt, Shea & Carter in the environmental department where he worked extensively on Aguilar v. Pacific Gas & Electric, et al., subsequently made famous by the movie Erin Brockovich.
In 1995, Mr. Smith graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in political science from California State University, San Marcos. He earned his law degree from California Western School of Law in 1997. While in law school, Mr. Smith worked as a Research Assistant for Law Review and clerked for the Department of the Navy where he worked extensively on environmental and water law matters.
Mr. Smith has been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine as one of the top environmental attorneys in Southern California.