Michael Avenatti is a prominent American lawyer and entrepreneur who gained fame for advocating for Stormy Daniels in her litigation against Donald Trump. His firm has represented various notable clients and has initiated lawsuits against Fortune 500 companies.
Michael Avenatti Biography & Profile Overview
Given name
Michael John Avenatti
Renowned Name
Michael Avenatti
Gender
Male
Occupation
Attorney
Nationality
American
Place of Birth
Sacramento, California
Date of Birth
16-Feb-71
Years
52 years old
Height
1.65 m
Height in Feet
5 feet and 4 inches
Height in cm
165 cm
Weight
70 kg
Weight in Pounds
154 pounds
Marital Status
Divorced
Partner
Christine Carlin Avenatti, Lisa Storie
Children
Yes, three (names not available)
Net Worth
$80 million
Michael Avenatti Early Life
Michael Avenatti is an American citizen by birthright. However, details regarding his parents and siblings are scarce.
Born on February 16, 1971, in Sacramento, California, Michael Avenatti spent much of his early childhood in Colorado and Utah. His father was a manager for Anheuser-Busch. The family later moved to Chesterfield in Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis, in 1982. He commenced his education at Parkway Central High School.
Following his graduation in 1989, Avenatti attended Saint Louis University for a year before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a B.A in political science in 1996. While studying, he worked as an opposition researcher for Rahm Emanuel’s political consulting group.
Michael Avenatti was placed on a waitlist for the prestigious George Washington University Law School and enrolled in its evening program. During this period, he collaborated with Professor Jonathan Turley on constitutional issues related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). He graduated in 2000 with the Order of the Coif and obtained a J.D in 2003; his alma mater acknowledged Michael J. Avenatti for his donation to the institution.
Michael Avenatti Personal Life
Michael Avenatti was married to Christine Carlin Avenatti for 13 years. The couple has two teenage daughters. In 2011, he wed Lisa Storie-Avenatti and subsequently filed for divorce in December 2018. According to court documents, Michael and his wife finalized their divorce, with Michael Avenatti agreeing to pay $1,947,540 to Lisa for child support and transferring multiple assets to her, which included five luxury watches, a Frank Gehry sculpture, and various artworks. He also leased a 2017 Ferrari 488 GT Spider; his law firm was required to transfer its interest in a 2015 Honda private jet to Lisa.
Later, federal agents seized the private jet at Santa Barbara Airport on April 10, 2019, during a property seizure linked to allegations of revenue, wire, and bankruptcy fraud filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Michael is a contentious attorney who has faced multiple arrests. Law enforcement apprehended him on March 25, 2015, in New York for attempting extortion from Nike through threats to reveal fabricated details about the corporation.
Michael Avenatti Age, Height, and Weight
Born on February 16, 1971, Michael Avenatti is 49 years old as of today’s date, January 24, 2021. His height is measured at 1.65 meters, with a weight of 70 kg.
Michael Avenatti Career
While attending university and subsequently in law school, Avenatti worked at The Research Group, a political opposition research and media firm led by Rahm Emanuel. Michael Avenatti also worked for O’Melveny & Myers in Los Angeles alongside Daniel M. Petrocelli, who ultimately represented Ron Goldman’s family in its case against O.J. Simpson.
He assisted Petrocelli with numerous legal cases, including the representation of artist Christina Aguilera and the lawsuit regarding the film K-19: The Widowmaker. He also worked extensively for Don Henley and Glenn Frey from the musical group The Eagles, including in a lawsuit filed by former bandmate Don Felder against the group and Irving Azoff.
Michael Avenatti is also a racer since 2010, participating in approximately 33 sports car races. These events include the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, 2012 Petit Le Mans, and the Long Beach Grand Prix.
Michael Avenatti Net Worth
Michael has an estimated net worth of $10 million as of 2023.
