Michael L. Maguire

"After years of experiencing both personally and professionally the toll of contentious, conflict-riddled divorces, I came to a hard truth: so much of the damage could have been avoided. I saw firsthand how missteps, misunderstandings, and reactive choices could turn what should have been a path to resolution into years of unnecessary pain. Those experiences left me convinced there had to be a better way rooted in clarity, preparation, and deliberate choices, rather than in escalating disputes.

That belief is why I’ve dedicated myself to helping people approach divorce with strategy and intention. My goal is to guide individuals toward solutions that minimize conflict, reduce wasted time and money, and create the space for healing to begin sooner. By focusing on the steps that matter most and eliminating needless battles, we can help people move forward, putting not just their divorce behind them, but their lives back on track." - Michael Maguire

Before forming his own law firm, Michael was an associate with the family law firm Kolodny & Anteau, where he worked on high conflict cases involving child custody disputes, multi-million dollar community property estates, paternity and palimony actions, celebrity cases and many other types of family law litigation. Michael was highly regarded for his ability to think "outside the box" in order to craft unique solutions to challenging family law situations.

Prior to his time with Kolodny & Anteau, Michael worked as a clerk in the Los Angeles Superior Court for Judges Michael I. Levanas, Mark A. Juhas, and now-Supervising Judge Scott Gordon. In addition to his "for profit" legal endeavors, Michael has performed substantial pro bono work for The Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law, where he focused on complex child custody actions. In addition to being a member of the State Bar of California, Michael is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Association.