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

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4.1 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

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 Darlina | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

QUICK . RESPONSIVE . AGGRESSIVE .

Nick got RIGHT down to business. He asked plenty of questions right from the start to familiarize himself with my case, and was very honest about when he thought we have a response from the defendant, and what he thought that response would be. HE KEPT CONSTANT CONTACT with me, and was honest about... when he thought we'd reach a solid settlement I was comfortable with. My landlord/ building management never bothered me while litigation was taking place. I still live, comfortably, in the building that I sued. I thank God for Nick. He's kind of a prick, but it's part of the job he does so well I guess ...lol:)

Posted by Nikolay | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Very responsive, great results...

Nick Tepper was great to work with. He was very responsive and always available via phone call, text message or email. I hired him for a complicated tenant/landlord situation, and he was able to help us quickly settle out of court. I' very happy with the results, and I'm glad I hired him. Will def us...e him again if needed!

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2017 | Landlord & Tenant

Worst lawyer I have ever come across

Hands down the worst lawyer I have ever had. Completely ineffective and at times I was wondering if he really had a law degree. Took my money when I was going through a landlord dispute after I had paid six months rent In advance. He Claimed my landlord needed to be taught a lesson and said he would ...write a strong demand and was sure it would settle as my landlord was just another bully. The minute he got my money (1500 up front) he did zero, nothing. Didn't even write the demand. I asked for a refund after 3 months of absolutely nothing. I asked him to prove he wrote the letter and that he had any communication to solve this at all. He had no letter that he had written He was rude and arrogant and so I'll mannered it was shocking. He wrote back to me when I complained and asked for a refund since he clearly did not do anything and of course he just rudely refused . Do not use him. Absolutely horrendous.

Nicholas Tepper

Replied last May 26, 2017

You see how this review is by someone who refuses to identify themselves? In the litigation business I kick butt. And when an opposing party wants revenge against me they pose as a former client and put a bad review. Happens every now and then. This might be a former client but I doubt it. If they dare to identify themselves and waive the attorney client privilege I would be happy to respond with details about their case. Otherwise just chalk it up to another disgruntled opposing party who regrets not having hired me in the first place!

Posted by Kristy | May 26, 2017

Got me out of a jam when I needed it!

Nick has helped me when I needed the help. I had many questions and he led me in the right direction. I am glad he was there when I needed him and would call him again, but lets hope I don't have to! Thanks Nick!

Nicholas Tepper

Replied last May 26, 2017

Thank you Kristy! You are the best. Call me anytime.

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Experience

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

Activity

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