About Mikhail Nekrich
Mikhail Nekrich Lopez moved from reading and teaching stories to writing legal arguments. He earned a B.A. in English Literature from the College of William and Mary in 2007 and completed his J.D. at the University of Southern California in 2011. Those years shaped the way he reads complex documents and frames persuasive positions, skills he carried into a legal career that spans several jurisdictions.
He began his professional practice as an associate at Greenspun Shapiro PC in 2011. That role introduced him to the daily rhythms of law practice: research, drafting, client meetings and the procedural work that supports litigation and counseling. Early on he built practical skills that would prove useful when he later took on leadership responsibilities.
In 2019 he became a partner at Lee Lopez Law PLLC. The move marked a shift from an employee role to one that includes firm management and strategic decision-making. He is admitted to practice in California, Virginia and the District of Columbia, and his work reflects the need to navigate different procedural regimes and client expectations across those jurisdictions.
Colleagues and clients note that his undergraduate study in literature informs his legal writing. He tends to be attentive to structure and cadence, and he approaches complex statutory and contractual language with a close-reading habit honed in the humanities. That background complements the practical aspects of running a small firm and handling client matters that require both careful drafting and courtroom preparation.
Lopez approaches cases in a straightforward way. He evaluates the facts, maps the applicable law and lays out options for clients. He has handled matters that required coordination across state lines and federal systems, relying on a steadier hand when issues cross jurisdictions. His role at Lee Lopez Law PLLC includes advising clients, supervising associate work and contributing to the firm’s strategic direction.
Outside the office he maintains ties to the legal communities in the areas where he practices and keeps up with continuing legal education relevant to multi-jurisdictional practice. He currently concentrates his practice at Lee Lopez Law PLLC on advising and representing clients across California, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
