MICHAELS LAW GROUP HIRES DANA M. HEYDE

Newport Beach, California (December 7, 2009) – It is with great pleasure that Michaels Law Group announces the addition of Dana M. Heyde as its newest associate attorney.

Ms. Heyde earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a Minor in Legal Studies from Chapman University in 2002. At Chapman University, Ms. Heyde was a member of Sigma Tau Delta (the National English Honor Society) and Omicron Delta Kappa (the National Leadership Honor Society). Ms. Heyde was also the founder and president of The Law Society, which provided free LSAT review courses to students.

After graduating from Chapman University, Ms. Heyde attended Whittier Law School, graduating in 2005. Ms. Heyde distinguished herself academically, serving as a member of the Whittier Law Review, and publishing case note, Thomas v. Roberts: Another Photo Finish Where School Officials Win the Race for Qualified Immunity, 26 Whittier L. Review 621 (2005). Ms. Heyde was also a member of Moot Court, a representative in the student government, a member of the Dean’s List, and a recipient of the Whittier Merit Scholarship.
“We are very excited to have Dana join our firm,” said founding member of Michaels Law Group, Jonathan Michaels. “It is not often that you find someone that has such great poise, grace and intellect all rolled into one. We expect that Dana will quickly become one of the most renowned litigators in the county.”

Since graduating from Whittier Law School, Ms. Heyde has gained considerable experience in civil litigation. Ms. Heyde is licensed to practice before all courts in the State of California, as well as in the United States District Court, Central District of California.

About Michaels Law Group

Located in the heart of Newport Beach, Michaels Law Group is a full service business law firm, specializing in complex litigation and advanced business transactions, with a specialty in the automotive industry.

Founding member Jonathan Michaels, an avid car collector and automotive enthusiast, has litigated cases against nearly every automotive manufacturer and has been involved in structuring some of the most significant automotive transactions to date. With this unique background, Michaels Law Group has become well-known in the automotive industry as the “go to” firm for business transactions and automotive-related disputes.