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Babak Lalezari
also known as Bobby Lalezari
About Babak
Biography
I've been practicing law for nearly two decades, and I've spent most of that time fighting for people against the institutions that are supposed to take care of them.
I was born in Iran. When I was six, my family fled because we were Jewish and faced religious persecution. After a year in Austria, we came to the United States as asylees. I graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA, and I graduated in the top 1% of my class, magna cum laude and Order of the Coif, from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. I clerked for Judge Mary M. Schroeder on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, then spent nearly a decade at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in its class action and appellate practice groups.
I had worked at the highest levels of the law, but representing people in power wasn't fulfilling for a kid who was forced out of his own country by people in power. So I left. When a close friend was hurt in a car accident and insisted I take his case, I found where I belong: the little guy against the big guy. I founded Redefine Law Firm in 2016, and since then I have only represented injured people and employees, on a contingency fee basis.
I've represented hundreds of clients in car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents; uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claims and arbitrations against carriers including AAA, State Farm, Wawanesa, Kemper, Travelers, Mercury and Progressive; slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases; product liability, including tire blowouts; and employment cases involving pregnancy discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and whistleblower retaliation. My firm and I have been part of recoveries totaling more than $50 million. I speak English and Farsi, and my office has Spanish-speaking staff.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Litigation
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18 years | 100 cases
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Redefine Law Firm
10866 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
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Posted by Josh | April 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Real estate Transaction
Trust is key in business and Babak Lalezari has my trust 110%. Just speaking to him on the phone gave me a real sense that I was in good hands. I hired him to help with a real estate transaction and he was absolutely great. He cares deeply about his clients and holds himself to a standard which I ...
Posted by Ady Rabie | April 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
Babak Lalezari has worked for me and my business on several matters--litigation, drafting and reviewing equity contracts and employment agreements. He has always done an incredible job. I have never had to wait for hours to see an associate, or stay on hold when we called. I would highly recommend ...
Posted by Talar | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney
A legal pro!
Babak helped me with some privacy violations committed by my school. He was respectful, kind, and informative. He answered all of my questions, explained every step of my case and constantly updated me with its progress. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who might need legal assistance.
Posted by Brian | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney
I came into a situation where someone was suing my company. I was lucky to find Babak from Caliber Law Firm through a referral. It was my company's first lawsuit and Babak was able to break everything down for us and was always there when we needed him or had any questions. He is smart as a whip a...
Babak Lalezari's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Babak. We've worked together in assisting several mutual clients, and he is sharp, dilligent, and very dedicated. I don't refer clients lightly- though I have and will continue to use Babak as a trusted referral."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bobby is smart and honest and a great lawyer!"
"Babak is a friendly, highly capable and zealous advocate for his clients. I had the pleasure of working with him on behalf of a mutual client in connection with a case involving voluminous records and extremely technical legal and procedural issues. At all times, he showed a solid command of the facts, the law and strategies needed to be successful. I highly recommend Babak."
"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Babak on numerous cases, and he exhibits nothing but professionalism, cunning, and intelligence. Babak has been a friend and mentor to me since before I enrolled into law school. His character and integrity are something that every lawyer should strive toward."
"Way back when, before he went into practice and hung up his shingle, Babak was my law school professor of appellate advocacy. He is an expert in his field. His training at a powerful Am Law 100 firm combines with excellent instincts and writing skills. I count Babak as a mentor, and I can think of nobody I would rather give my own case. Highly endorse."
"On numerous occasions I have referred matters outside my area of practice to Mr. Lalezari and time after time the clients' I referred have come back with high praise of Mr. Lalezari's skills and his relentless pursuit of their respective legal matters. Mr. Lalelzari's grasp of the many different nuances of law and his ability to use creative strategies make a world of a difference when it comes to getting the best result for his clients. I have now referred a handful of cases to Mr. Lalezari and will continue to do so. I unequivocally endorse Mr. Lalezari!"
"Mr. Lalezari served as co-counsel with my law firm on a personal injury matter involving complex liability and serious injuries. His knowledge of the law and litigation background was very helpful in resolving the matter in our client's favor. I highly recommend Babak and his law firm."
"Babak is a highly skilled, thoughtful and considerate attorney. He cares deeply about his clients and is devoted to their cause. Having worked with Babak on multiple litigation matters, I have seen the amount of time and energy he invests in his cases. I endorse him without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Dedication to a Pro Bono Client, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
2008
Order of the Coif, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
2008
Alpha Sigma Nu Honoree, Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
2006
McNicholas & McNicholas Trial Advocacy Scholar, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP
2005
Phi Beta Kappa Honoree, The Phi Beta Kappa Society
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Redefine Law Firm, Inc.
2010 - 2015
Professor, Loyola Law School Los Angeles
2009 - 2016
Attorney, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary M. Schroeder, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
2007 - 2008
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Gary R. Klausner, United States District Court, Central District of California
2007 - 2007
Extern, Disability Rights Legal Center
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, McNicholas & McNicholas LLP
Associations
2009 - Present
Association of Business Trial LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Federal Bar FoundationMember
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association BarristersMember
2008 - Present
Iranian American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Affirmative Asylum Petition
Asylum granted
Ninth Circuit Appeal
Judgment vacated in favor of client.
Asylum Petition to the United States Customs and Immigration Service
Asylum granted.
Opposition to Class Certification (Insurance)
Class certification denied.
Motion to Dismiss or, in the alternative, Transfer Action
Dismissal granted.
Disability Rights Discrimination
Settlement
Education
2008
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Pathways to Success
How to be a successful attorney
2011
Loyola Law School Clerkship Committee Event
Clerkships
Publications
2014
ABA/ BNA publications
The Important Imports of Important Class Action Decisions
2013
2012
BNA publications
Contributor, Class Action Litigation Report
2008
Phoenix Law Review
Domestic Violence: Enough is Enough, Any Force is Enough
Languages
Farsi
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are my rights if a neighbor builds a fence on what appears to be my property?
26 Apr 2016
Q&A
How do I get a copy of my phone conversation with sprint so that I can prove that they lied to me. I want to sue sprint
04 Feb 2016