Farsi-Speaking Attorneys

Mike (Mohammad) Kazerouni is a founding partner at Kazerouni Law Group APC, specializing in personal injury and consumer protection. He has successfully represented thousands of clients and litigated hundreds of cases. He was recognized as a SuperLawyer’s Rising Star from 2017-2019 and a SuperLawyer since 2020. He was also named to Woodward White’s Best Lawyers list and recognized for a Top 10 Verdict in California for a wrongful death litigation ($10,750,000) and a Top 100 Bench award in the United States ($382,745.00 lemon law verdict). He is licensed in AZ, CA, NY, TX, FL, and DC.

Sean Chalaki

Carrollton, TX

Sean Chalaki is a principal and founder of GoSuits, recognized as a top personal injury lawyer in Texas and California. He is known for exceptional courtroom results, cutting-edge legal strategies, and a relentless pursuit of justice. He integrates AI, automation, and paperless workflows into his practice, and co-founded GoSuits. He is licensed in Texas and California.

Ray Kermani

Santa Monica, CA

Ray Kermani is a seasoned trial lawyer who consistently obtains favorable verdicts and settlements for his clients. His practice currently focuses on catastrophic personal injury. He is licensed to practice in numerous states across the country and has recovered over $80 Million in judgments and settlements for his clients. He has been selected as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” since 2017, an honor awarded to the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the Southern California area under 40 years of age, and recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40.

Abbas Kazerounian is a founding partner at Kazerouni Law Group, APC, specializing in personal injury, consumer rights, and class actions. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2016 and named to the SuperLawyers Top 50 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern California in 2020, 2021, and 2022. He has litigated over 3000 individual consumer rights cases and successfully argued before the Ninth Circuit of Appeals. He is an adjunct professor of law at California Western School of Law.

Sean Shamsi

North Hollywood, CA

Sean Shamsi is the founder and principal attorney of The Shamsi Law Firm, APC. An attorney for a quarter century, he focuses on protecting Californians injured in catastrophic auto, trucking, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents. He has recovered over $20 million in settlements and verdicts for clients. Sean is recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star (2014-2017) and is a member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, prestigious groups for trial lawyers with multimillion-dollar verdicts or settlements. He is also a member of the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles and the Consumer Attorney of California. Sean earned his JD from New England School of Law in 1998 and his BA in psychology from California State University-San Bernardino in 1995. He serves clients speaking English, Spanish, Armenian, and Farsi.

Paul Aghabala, Esq.

Van Nuys, CA

P. Paul Aghabala is the President and founder of Prestige Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers. As members of a minority group, Paul’s family was forced to escape a religious revolution for safety and freedom in America. This experience has influenced Paul’s desire to fight relentlessly on behalf of clients seeking justice. Paul attended the University of California Irvine, receiving his B.S. degree in Biological Sciences. He then graduated from the Southwestern University School of Law where he was recognized for outstanding achievement. Paul has passed the U.S. Patent Bar Exam and is a registered United States Patent and Trademark Office Agent. With over 19 years of experience, Paul has won numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in the field of personal injury, specializing in catastrophic injury. He has successfully helped clients attain justice in the fields of employment law, worker’s compensation, and elder abuse. Over the past nineteen years, Paul has tried 15 cases as lead attorney in addition to 10 trials as co-counsel. He keeps up to date on the latest developments in the law through a combination of training, seminars, and courtroom experience. Driven by his desire to achieve justice for his clients, Paul recently won an $8 million settlement in a catastrophic injury case in which the client fell on his head from the second floor of a project site. Paul followed this victory with a win for a client who was run over by a negligent driver during a bicycle ride. The case was settled for $1,250,000 within 9 months from the moment the client contacted the Prestige Law Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers. In 2018, Paul won a $3,050,000 jury trial verdict in a business dispute case where the defendant’s negligent business practices caused damages to Paul’s client. Paul obtained a seven-figure verdict for another client who was assaulted at the Greek Theater. Paul has been elected as a “Super Lawyer” by Superlawyers.com directory. Paul’s commitment to justice and his dedication to clients have molded him into a fierce trial attorney with a passion to take the toughest cases. When he is not fighting for his clients, Paul is a devoted husband and father of two children. Paul enjoys playing soccer with his kids, hiking, and scuba diving in exotic locations. Paul is a proud supporter of America’s veterans. As a board director of ECHO Inc., his organization strives to build affordable housing for veterans who have risked their lives for our freedom.

Ramona Kennedy

Encino, CA

Attorney Ramona Kennedy is a compassionate and dedicated personal injury lawyer who fights for her clients. She has an exceptional science and math background and attended medical school for six years before deciding to pursue law. She finished law school, passed the California Bar, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Known for her excellent communication and analytical skills, she is committed to advocating for others.

Jonathan M. Goidel

New York, NY

Mr. Goidel is a partner in the law firm of Goidel & Siegel, LLP, which he and Andrew Siegel co-founded in 1990. Prior to the founding of Goidel & Siegel, Mr. Goidel was associated with several prestigious international law firms. At Goidel & Siegel, he focuses on the prosecution of product liability and personal injury cases. He has tried cases to verdict in nearly every trial court in New York City, and has argued appeals in the Appellate Divisions of both the First and Second Judicial Departments. Mr. Goidel graduated from Hamilton College in 1983. In 1986, he graduated from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a member of the Brooklyn Law Review. He has served as a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York Committee on Young Lawyers and the Committee on Eastern European Affairs. He has served as an arbitrator for the New York City Civil Court, Small Claims Court. Mr. Goidel is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Ramin Hariri is a distinguished attorney based in San Diego, California, and the founder of the Hariri Law Group. With over 17 years of legal experience, he has built a reputation for providing personalized and effective representation in various areas of civil litigation. As the principal attorney at Hariri Law Group, Mr. Hariri focuses on personal injury, employment law, and class action/mass torts. His firm is dedicated to fighting for the rights of negligence victims, ensuring they receive the justice and fair compensation they deserve. He is fluent in English and Farsi.

Arash Nematollahi

Los Angeles, CA

Arash treats all his clients with the attention and respect they deserve. His dedication and hard work have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. He is always available to speak with his clients to help them understand the litigation process. Since 2003, Arash has dedicated himself to litigation and jury trials. He started his career with mass tort, toxic tort, habitability, and product liability cases. He has managed hundreds of high-exposure mesothelioma cases from inception through trial, obtaining favorable results for his clients. In 2013, Arash was honored by being selected as a participant in the Los Angeles County Bar’s Trial Advocacy Program. After proving himself as a capable trial attorney, Arash served as a volunteer prosecutor for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office. A distinct honor bestowed only upon the most qualified and ethical trial attorneys. After 10 years of toxic tort trials, Arash started handling catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. These cases include premises liability, Traumatic Brain Injury, breach of habitability, mold, construction accidents, and automobile accidents. With a proven track record in both individual and mass tort litigation, Arash remains committed to securing justice for his clients in some of the nation’s most consequential cases.

Shawn S. Hakakian

West Hollywood, CA

Shawn S. Hakakian is the founder and principal attorney of Hakakian Law Group, a Los Angeles personal injury law firm dedicated to representing accident victims across California. He has an established track record in personal injury litigation, having recovered millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of his clients. Shawn advocates fiercely to ensure his clients receive maximum compensation and personalized attention, treating every case with the care and dedication it deserves. His mission is rooted in empathy, transparency, and strong advocacy. As the son of an immigrant, Shawn understands how vulnerable individuals can be taken advantage of without proper legal representation. This perspective shapes his approach to delivering the highest quality legal care to every client. Shawn’s educational background and early professional experience have allowed him to excel in personal injury law. Today, he is a seasoned negotiator who goes head-to-head with insurance companies in high-stakes matters, including cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. His clients benefit from his blend of aggressive legal strategy and compassionate client service.

Alan Aghabegian

Glendale, CA

Alan has dedicated his entire career to helping ordinary people rather than greedy insurance companies and corporations. For decades, he has been successfully litigating all types of personal injury matters, including cases involving car and trucking collisions, premises liability, dog bites, and wrongful death. He takes particular pride in handling very tough and complex cases, both big and small, many of which he took on simply because he believed in the case. With every case he takes on, Alan is committed to seeking justice and obtaining full and fair compensation for his clients. For him, there are few things in life that are more rewarding than making sure insurance companies, whose number one priority is to either avoid payment or pay as little as possible, fairly and justly compensate those who have been harmed.

John Rajaee

Irvine, CA

John Rajaee was admitted to the California Bar in 2008, and before he was an accident attorney, he began his career working as a defense lawyer representing large corporations. Although John was very successful in the corporate law arena, he grew to believe that the human element was missing from his work, so he made a drastic change to plaintiff’s personal injury law. Since then, John has devoted his heart and soul to representing seriously injured victims of car crashes, truck wrecks, dog bites, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other accident victims who truly need his help, rather than deep-pocketed companies that are simply looking to protect their reputations and wallets. Of course, John’s background on the defense side is now his secret weapon, and more often than not in a mediation or settlement discussion, John leverages his vast knowledge of the defense’s motivations and weaknesses to get his clients the high dollar value personal injury settlements they deserve. John is renowned for his compassionate and friendly approach towards his clients, and his goal is always to answer every question a client poses in a helpful and respectful manner - it is never to end a call or a meeting as fast as possible. His human approach to client relations has earned him many glowing testimonials, and John has also been awarded the prestigious Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for his consistently high ratings among clients. John’s undergraduate education was at UC Riverside, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Following this, he earned his Juris Doctor at the Whittier College School of Law in Orange County, where he participated in numerous regional mock trial competitions with great success. Since obtaining his law degree, John has made it his mission to serve the local community through charity work, including contributions to the International Society for Children with Cancer. He currently resides in Rancho Santa Margarita, and he is an avid car buff and motorcycle rider. These pursuits help him to connect with victims of auto and motorcycle accidents which he passionately represents in his practice.

Adam Zabary

Manhasset, NY

Adam left a Manhattan law firm and joined Kohan Law Group in 2019, bringing with him his experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate litigation and negotiation, with an emphasis on landlord-tenant disputes, as well as general commercial litigation. Adam also has experience in numerous other areas of law, involving civil litigation and transactions, such as personal injury, medical malpractice, matrimonial, and trust and estate litigation. Adam has handled matters in all five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Suffolk, including appellate courts, and has earned a reputation of being well-versed in the law, yet pragmatic and practical for the purpose of dispute resolution. Adam’s recent career highlights include an appearance in the New York Law Journal for a rare but successful argument in support of a late notice of claim against a municipal entity during the COVID-19 era, CLE courses he taught for the Nassau County Bar Association and Queens County Women’s Bar Association relating to recent changes in landlord-tenant law, COVID-19’s significant impact on landlord-tenant law, procedure, and dispute resolution, force majeure and commercial leasing strategies in a post-COVID world, and notices of claim against municipal entities. Adam has been recognized as a New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star. Adam earned his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law. While a student, Adam clerked for a well-known personal injury and medical malpractice firm, as well as for a former administrative law judge that concentrated in personal injury and estate disputes. Adam earned his B.A. in History from Binghamton University, where he was active in the Chabad Jewish Student Center and served as the business manager for a popular student-run on-campus newspaper. Adam is an active board member of the Brandeis Association, Brandeis’ former delegate to the Network of Bar Leaders, and member of the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA). He has also participated in NCBA’s mentorship program, which serves local middle school children. In his time outside the office, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters and is an avid sports fan (Knicks, Mets, and Giants).

Allia Borowski

Rockville, MD

Allia Borowski speaks three languages (English, French, and Persian) and holds a J.D. from Catholic University and an M.A. in Philosophy from George Mason University. She also studied at La Sorbonne. Since joining the firm in 2017, she represents clients in personal injury cases across Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, focusing on premises liability, medical malpractice, automobile collisions, legal malpractice, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death.

Jaleh K. Slominski

Lynchburg, VA

Jaleh K. Slominski is an attorney with over 30 years of experience, practicing law since 1991. She provides effective and affordable representation to clients in the Lynchburg metro area and throughout Virginia. Her practice focuses primarily on workers’ compensation injury claims, personal injury, wrongful death claims following auto accidents, and lemon law claims. She is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Lynchburg Bar Association, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. She was named a 'Go-To Lawyer' for Workers' Compensation Law by Virginia Lawyers Weekly.

Amir Ghaeenzadeh

Tampa, FL

Amir Ghaeenzadeh is the head of the Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice Litigation Division at Amethyst Law Group. He is a trial lawyer specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and abuse, and wrongful death matters for more than 10 years. He is Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent, Avvo’s Client’s Choice, and Super Lawyers, “Rising Star” award recipient. He is also a Florida certified mediator.

Aria Miran

Irvine, CA

Since being admitted to the California Bar in 2012, Aria Miran has successfully and aggressively settled thousands of personal injury claims. Aria is an expert in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and slip & falls. He also operates at the cutting edge of the law by holding insurance companies responsible for their bad faith handling of insurance claims. Aria is a Super Lawyers Rising Star, which is an honor reserved for less than 2.5% of California lawyers. Aria grew up knowing he was meant to be a lawyer, but he did not know what type of attorney he would be until he was 18 years old. When he was in high school, Aria was stopped at a red light when a drunk driver rear-ended his car. His injuries from the accident initially seemed minor, but they grew progressively worse and ultimately led to major spinal surgery while he was in college. Having experienced the pain and inconvenience that comes with a spinal injury, Aria takes all of his cases very personally and has dedicated his practice to helping plaintiffs who are in a terrible position aggressively pursue their claims against the insurance companies responsible. Aria began practicing personal injury law after graduating with a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School Los Angeles. In law school, Aria was a member of the Scott Moot Court honor board, where he honed his skills in written and oral advocacy. He was also selected to judge Appellate Advocacy competitions. Aria’s deep knowledge of the nuances of insurance coverage and bad faith law have led to many incredible victories. A notable recent win involved opening the policy limits of just $100K due0 to the insurer’s bad faith conduct. Aria’s smart and aggressive lawyering resulted in his injured client being awarded an additional 5 million dollars, which is over 50x higher than the initial policy limits.

Felipe Mavromatis

Winter Park, FL

Felipe Mavromatis is a tenacious and compassionate trial attorney specializing in personal injury. He holds a B.S. in Political Science from Brigham Young University, a J.D. Cum Laude from the University of Illinois College of Law, and an MBA from the University of Florida. He is multilingual (Portuguese, Spanish, learning Japanese, Farsi, Greek) and has a diverse background including work at a Financial Justice Clinic, a global communications liaison, and an honors intern at the FBI. Before joining The Leach Firm, he led a team recovering millions for clients at a national plaintiff's law firm. He has been recognized as Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers and by Best Lawyers in America since 2020.

Roxy S. Shekarriz

Newport Beach, CA

Roxy S. Shekarriz, Esq. is a formidable presence in the civil litigation arena, with a dynamic practice that spans personal injury, products liability, mass torts, employment law, and childhood and minor sexual assault. Her legal relentless advocacy make her a sought-after attorney for clients facing some of life’s most challenging legal battles. With proficiency in both state and federal court matters, Roxy’s dedication to her clients is reflected in her fearless representation of individuals who have endured catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death claims. She has also earned recognition for her work in complex mass torts and multi-district litigation, particularly within the realm of high-stakes product liability disputes. Roxy’s journey to legal prominence is rooted in a strong academic and professional foundation. She began her legal studies at the University of Oregon, where she developed a passion for advocacy, and earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During law school, she demonstrated her leadership and commitment to justice by serving as President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF), where she championed both human and animal rights-an early indicator of her dedication to upholding the rights of the vulnerable. Her early career was marked by a rapid ascent, gaining substantive experience at prominent personal injury law firms. She managed complex cases from pre-litigation through trial. Roxy’s track record speaks volumes. Her achievements include securing multiple six and seven-figure settlements ranging from $850,000 to $1,250,000 in cases involving severe automobile, semi-truck, and pedestrian accidents. She has also successfully litigated several high-profile federal mass tort product liability cases, often navigating the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional law and complex procedural motions. Her reputation extends beyond California, with pro hac vice admissions in states like Georgia and Illinois, underscoring her ability to lead and excel in diverse legal environments. Roxy’s approach to the practice of law is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to her clients: she believes that no challenge is too daunting and no detail too small. Her guiding philosophy is simple yet powerful: “When it comes to my clients, there is no task beneath me." She consistently delivers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of individuals grappling with multifaceted legal challenges. What sets Roxy apart is not only her formidable legal skill but also her holistic approach to problem solving. She integrates the discipline and tenacity developed through years of competitive sports into her practice, providing a competitive edge. Fluent in English, Farsi, and French, Roxy connects effortlessly with clients from diverse backgrounds, further enhancing her effectiveness as a legal advocate.

Daniel J. Rafii

Beverly Hills, CA

Daniel J. Rafii is a founder at Rafii & Associates, P.C., where he devotes his practice to personal injury and employment matters. After working at the San Diego Superior Court and a boutique litigation firm in Los Angeles, Mr. Rafii founded Rafii & Associates in 2007. After a friend’s younger sister was kidnapped in a yellow cab taxi, and a nearly 4 year battle with multiple insurance companies all of whom vehemently disputed liability, Mr. Rafii vowed to devote all his energy and resources to helping individuals in need and taking on the ‘goliaths’. Mr. Rafii has been recognized as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization comprised of individuals who have secured verdicts or settlements for their clients of $2 million or more. Mr. Rafii participates in the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping those in need within the Los Angeles area. He has also been listed among the top 100 trial lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and has also been featured in the organization’s “Top 40 Under 40” list.

Daniel J. Rafii

Beverly Hills, CA

Daniel J. Rafii is a founder at Rafii & Associates, P.C., where he devotes his practice to personal injury and employment matters. After working at the San Diego Superior Court and a boutique litigation firm in Los Angeles, Mr. Rafii founded Rafii & Associates in 2007. After a friend’s younger sister was kidnapped in a yellow cab taxi, and a nearly 4 year battle with multiple insurance companies all of whom vehemently disputed liability, Mr. Rafii vowed to devote all his energy and resources to helping individuals in need and taking on the ‘goliaths’. Mr. Rafii has been recognized as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization comprised of individuals who have secured verdicts or settlements for their clients of $2 million or more. Mr. Rafii participates in the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping those in need within the Los Angeles area. He has also been listed among the top 100 trial lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and has also been featured in the organization’s “Top 40 Under 40” list.

Ard Ardalan

Austin, TX

Ard Ardalan is a litigator and civil trial lawyer who has worked in dispute resolution and litigation during his entire professional career. He is a proud graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and has represented hundreds of individuals against large corporations and insurance companies. Ard focuses his practice on representing injured Texans, particularly those involved in car wrecks and motor vehicle crashes. His experience includes representing victims of car crashes, truck wrecks, premises liability, product liability, stockbroker liability, fiduciary litigation, and landlord-tenant disputes. He founded Ardalan Law Firm PLLC in Austin, Texas to help injured Texans stand up to insurance giants and reckless corporations, and has helped recover millions for his clients. He has experience handling multi-district litigation and other complex litigation both in state and federal courts. Ard maintains an active pro bono docket and serves Volunteer Legal Services (VLS) of Central Texas. He is multilingual and speaks Spanish, French, and Persian.

Yousef Monadjemi

Encino, CA

Yousef is a trial lawyer who has practiced law in California since 2004. He graduated from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology. In 2003, Yousef graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island with his Juris Doctor Degree. He is admitted to practice law in all city, county and state courts in California and the United States District Court, Central District of California. Yousef is fluent in Farsi.