About Michael
Michael Doland earned his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1977. He arrived in the legal world during a period of change and stayed on through decades of shifting commercial practices and regulatory frameworks. His educational background placed him at one of the country’s long-standing law schools and set the stage for a career centered in California corporate and business matters.
After completing his studies, Doland built a practice in California that has concentrated on business law. He became a partner at Doland & Fraade, where he has shared responsibility for managing client relationships and overseeing transactional work. The partnership role reflects years spent handling contract negotiations, entity formation and governance, and other routine but often complex tasks that businesses confront.
Doland’s work is rooted in the everyday demands of companies and their owners. He handles matters that range from drafting and reviewing commercial agreements to advising on corporate structure. He represents business clients in West Los Angeles and beyond, assisting firms of varying sizes. His practice draws on experience navigating state law and practical commercial concerns, and he regularly counsels clients on matters that influence how a business operates day to day.
Colleagues describe Doland as a lawyer who attends to detail and keeps an eye on practical outcomes. He approaches legal problems by breaking them into manageable parts and explaining options plainly to clients. That style tends to suit business owners who need actionable advice and clear documentation. He does not confine himself to a single industry; instead he applies similar legal principles across a range of commercial contexts.
Throughout his career, Doland has maintained a stable presence in the West Los Angeles business community. His office serves as a point of contact for regional enterprises seeking counsel on corporate matters. While he has not pursued high-profile litigation as a hallmark of his work, his transactional and advisory practice addresses recurring issues that affect small and midsize companies.
In recent years Doland’s practice has continued to center on business transactions, contract work and corporate governance. He remains a partner at Doland & Fraade and conducts his work from the firm’s West Los Angeles base. He currently practices business law in West Los Angeles.
