Nicholas Tepper

Nicholas Tepper

also known as Nick Tepper

4.1
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 32 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Litigation

555 West Fifth Street, 35th Floor, Los Angeles, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025
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About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 60%

I represent both tenants and landlords. I also take on cases that have a civil lawsuit component having to do with habitability and other breach of contract issues.

32 years

60%
Litigation 40%

I deal with general civil litigation, including real estate issues, breach of contract and general business litigation issues.

32 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

Tepper Law Firm

555 West Fifth Street, 35th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90013

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Nicholas Tepper's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Roy | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Litigator and Master Negotiator

I hired Nicholas to be my defense attorney in a civil matter where the Plaintiff was really out to get me. I called 6 different attorneys over a one month period and not one of them said I was going to win my case. Worst, I had to pay the attorneys for their time just to tell me that BS. I found Ni...ck Tepper by searching on different sites and when I called him, he didn't charge a dime to look at my case and when he agreed to take it, he said that he only takes on cases that he knows he can win. I hired him, paid the reasonable retainer and Nick went to work. Our trial was Feb. 2021 and I was nervous, but Nick was as cool as other side of the pillow at night. The Plaintiff was cocky and though they would win. Nick crushed them in court and they had to settle with the settlement even more than what I asked for. The Plaintiff had two attorneys and they walked away with their heads down while Nick and I smiled at the results. Nick was 100% on his game and well prepared. You want to hire Nick if you want to WIN!

Posted by Georgia | September 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Beware

Nick Tepper is a complete RIP off. I'm reporting him to the bar association, he took 3,500 dollars from me through pay pay and never did anything. He refused to take my calls so pretty much stole 3,500 from me. I received a text through yelp from a woman he did the same thing to. I'm wondering if h...e's a real attorney,

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

PLEASE RETURN MY 750.00 THAT YOU TOOK

On 8/24/19 I met Tepper Consultation was free he did NOTHING and gave him 750.00 To handle a tenant complaint I am having ..Nicholas met me took my cash ..He said its weird BEING A attorney..He never did NOTHING for me HE NEVER ANSWERS MY CALLS JUST TOOK MY HARD EARNED 750.00 CASH..I TRUSTED IN HIM B...ECAUSE HIS PROFILE WAS WITH HIS FAMILY. NICHOLAS TEPPER JUST TOOK MY CASH AND I NEVER HEARD FROM HIM AGAIN....WE DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING BUT TAKE MY HARD EARNED MONEY .

Posted by Sarah | April 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Nick Tepper has what it takes to get the justice you deserve!

This review is solely based on the experience my company has had with attorney Nick Tepper, Esq. This is our story: Over year ago, my company’s yearbook division lost a civil case over a minor dispute and was faced with a substantial financial judgment. We selected Mr. Tepper because he believed i...n “winning” an appeal case for our company. We had interviewed about 10 law firms, including the top 3 firms in Los Angeles, and only Nick had the skill and confidence to take our case and win! Our first impression of Nick was assuring, as he confidently assessed our case and gave clarity to strategy, unlike the other high-profile lawyers from the first 9 law firms we interviewed who did not want to take the case. From the initial meeting, he consistently believed in our success. Therefore, after follow-up email exchanges, we retained Mr. Tepper’s firm to represent our appeals case on behalf of our company. The day of the appeal was the true test! Nick’s firm prepared the opening brief, which in our opinion was less than satisfactory. However, Mr. Tepper turned our disappointment around during the Oral Argument hearing! As we observed his court-room manner and poise while handling the justices’ challenging questions, we perceived his laser like focus, confidence, and control of the situation. His attentiveness to detail and dogged pursuit of justice ultimately led to the justices, including the presiding judge, unanimously reversing the decision in favor of my company. Given the slim chance of a reversal judgment for our appeal case, this truly was a miracle! In addition, the fact that we found Mr. Tepper through a random Google search makes this win even more amazing! He was truly God sent! I also give thanks and credit to those who fervently prayed and fasted about this situation and asked for justice for my company during this past year. My company has had working relationships with multiple law firms over the past 20 years, from the boutique-style, more personal type to the large conglomerate international type which is less personal. Of all the attorneys of which we have been associated, Mr. Nick Tepper has been at the top of our list for his personable style, transparency, and commitment to justice. He has what it takes to get the justice you deserve!

Nicholas Tepper

Replied last March 31, 2018

Thank you!!

Posted by Manuel | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Highest Recommendation-Tepper the Tiger

For once, an attorney who did everything he promised to do. He was easy to reach and returned all calls. He did an excellent job defending our company in our eviction case. As i write this, the Plaintiff is in the fifth month trying to unfairly evict our company. Tepper put the Landlord in his pl...ace. Our company could not have asked for better representation.

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Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2025

updated on 09/19/2025

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2023

updated on 01/30/2024

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner and Principal, Tepper Law Firm APC

Associations

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

AMBER DUICK, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC., et al., Defendants and Appellants.

Settlement

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Education

1993

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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