Amir Sam Dibaei

Amir Sam Dibaei

4.9
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 15 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Business, Contracts & Agreements, Real Estate

12121 WIlshire Blvd, Suite 525, Los Angeles, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About Amir

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Entertainment 50%

The first attorney to represent YOUTUBE content creators. Our firm has represented over half of the content creators that have been featured on Forbes. With these clients we bill hourly: work long term: and collect a percentage the following year.

14 years | 150 cases

50%
Business 17%

Business is at the heart of our law practice. We focus on your budget and accomplishing your goal for minimal fees. With our firm as your general counsel, you'll never be in a position where you are left saying "I need to talk to my attorney first"

21 years | 250 cases

17%
Contracts and Agreements 17%

As part of our business-approach to law--contracts are instrumental to accomplishing our Client's goals and avoiding needless disputes. This goes to the heart of our legal practice: focusing on our clients needs, not bills.

19 years | 250 cases

17%
Real Estate 16%

Any/all residential or commercial matters. Purchase/sale/ management; consultations: transactions and litigation. Our first trial was against the Founder of the Eviction Defense Network: it was also the last trial we lost. It never happened again.

19 years | 325 cases

16%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Law Offices of Amir Sam Dibaei

12121 WIlshire Blvd, Suite 525, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

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Amir Sam Dibaei's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Business

Posted by Green Office | March 21, 2017 | Business

The New Class of Lawyers

Mr. Amir is the new generation of Lawyer. Our Century City Office hired him for $5,000.00 to turn a segment of our office into a "paperless" office. The closest quote we got to Mr. Amir's was $32,000!! Can you believe that he saved us $27,000? When our senior partner told him he wouldn't be gettin...g a job here because of the discount, he was as cool as can be! He replied: no. but just cause you said that I won't come help you when you are begging me to figure out how to do the next thing. He wasn't stupid. he knew we were going to replicate his work to the rest of the office. In reality we were stupid. He purchased 25 licenses for the 25 computers he worked on. To buy a license? $10,000. So how did Mr. Amir get 250k in licenses just to sell them to us for a fraction of that? The answer: he had done the legal work for the start up company that had the software. He ha a crystal vision of what the legal world of tomorrow is going to look like and he made it clear "none of these podcasts or articles tell you anything except vague, abstract ideas and statements. We all know technology will help... but does anyone know how? No. I had to pick up that torch and it really wan't that hard." Now half the staff wants him to come in and conduct a seminar. The older management especially. But he is one of these "I don't care about senior partners" type. "Don't hire me. You can make just as money overbilling your next client. That is, until that client hears about my office and you never heard from them again." He knew how to confront the wrong guy. I'll tell you that but his charisma and intelligence is off the charts.

Posted by Andrew | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

The Most Trusted Attorney You'll Find in LA

I've been using Mr. Dibaei and his firm of super young, sleek lawyers for my business troubles for a while. Our last case he won within 18 minutes of a 7 day trial by conducting his own investigations. I gave him a $10,000 flat fee to conduct my trial. He spent $2,300 in research that he didn't tel...l anyone about until trial. Their fraud was so obvious the judge granted motion for judgment. He is in the top 10 business lawyers in Los Angeles. You would think he is a cocky, rich, jerk that takes credit for other people's work. Unfortunately for Amir, the "Trump Effect" has made itself into the Courts. Before that I had never seen a judge show Mr. Dibaei anything but respect. After, he produces the same work but the prejudice is obvious. It got so bad once that a judge made him file a complaint against another judge. 6 months later the response came and it simply asked for the same information. It was clear his complaint was thrown away. He is a great lawyer still. Top 10 in LA easy. He will tell you which Judges are racist and won't take certain cases where he might end up in their Court Rooms.

Posted by Mary | November 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business

Perfect "Consultation Attorney" for my business

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Amir Sam Dibai have been the most pleasant part of moving my clothing business to Los Angeles from Indiana. They are always a phone call away for anything I can't or don't feel comfortable doing myself. Full disclosure: their office manager encouraged me to leave t...his comment. He simply told me to be honest (but they must have been confident with my satisfaction because I felt these reviews were an accurate reflection of Mr. Dibeai and his firm.!

Posted by Edirin | June 16, 2015 | Business

LLC for apparel brand

When I first approached Amir, I had asked him to file an LLC under a name that’s related to my name. He had an option to file an LLC under any name that was ‘immediately available’ for convenience, but he went above and beyond to file an LLC that was almost impossible to register (INCREDIBLY desirabl...e, lengthy process, heavy fees, complex application, and an unknown duration for the response of an approved/rejected letter from the Secretary of State. Just one week later, Amir’s e-mailed me a copy of the certified registration documents that he had just received from the Secretary of State that day. His experiences with such a diverse list of clientele allowed him to draw on his client’s experiences and really provided a detailed plan on how to market a successful clothing label. I had applied to many top suppliers with the hopes of having my applications accepted, but that day never came. I gave Amir a call with the issue and was asked to wait a few days to see if he had any connections. Two days later, Amir landed my first supplier, American Apparel. In a matter of weeks, Amir had created a business that was now capable of doing business worldwide with the support of most notable supplier in the United States.

Posted by Chelsea | June 12, 2015 | Business

Fantastic Attorney!!

Mr. Dibaei helped defend my company in a breach of contract action. The person suing me did not pay me and therefore did not receive his shipment. I thought that was simple enough: you don't pay, you don't get anything. That wasn't the "case" :-( My previous attorney had charged me over $8,000.00 to... simply file a response to the complaint and attend two hearings. Mr. Dibaei charged me about $6,500.00 for his services over the course of two months. At the end of those two months, he had spent $860.00 in filing fees (shows how many motions he filed) and had the case dismissed! I have dealt with a lot of lawyers during my career and Mr. Dibaei's approach was one of the most unique and refreshing. In terms of strategy he would just lay it out for me. He was very confident in himself and his abilities. There was none of this "well, it depends on what you want" type of a thing. He would present the options and would tell me which one he would go with. In all honesty I just let him do whatever he thought was best. I trusted him 100% because of his reputation online and with the courts. I can vouch for him when I say that reputation is well deserved. Thank you again Mr. Dibaei!! -Chelsea

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Amir Sam Dibaei's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Khoury

Litigation lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amir is an excellent attorney. I have never hesitated to refer clients to him, as a referral to Amir means the client will be treated fairly and provided top notch legal counsel."

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Peter Marek

Business lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Local endorsements are strong. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation."

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Melissa Cefalu

Entertainment lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is clear from Amir's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Eisenberg

Unknown lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dibaei is an asset to the AVVO community. He has answered a ton of questions and gives no-nonsense, useful answers in a wide range of legal areas."

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Reed Troutman

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Other

"Meeting Amir, I was very impressed by his thorough understanding of the litigation process and his commitment to the profession of law."

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Michael Rosales

General practice lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Amir is an extremely knowledgeable attorney whom understands that the practice of law extends to ensuring that his client's have peace of mind. He works tirelessly and effectively to get the best results possible. Most of all, he is one of the most honorable men that I have met and his word is his bond."

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Stephen Spano

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Amir is a strong litigator with unmatched dedication to his clients. His demeanor is professional and collected and a pleasure to work with. Generous with his knowledge and inclusive in the processes, I was able to learn quite a bit from him."

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Jennifer Davis

Business lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Mr. Dibaei at an event in LA and he was effortlessly the center of attention. When I told him this he replied "I'm usually the smartest guy in the room but if I'm not, I'm the one you'll remember anyways," he said in a completely joking and somewhat self-deprecating manner. About 4 months later we needed a business litigation attorney in LA. I suggested him to our managing partner and we retained Mr. Dibaei as our local LA counsel. Shortly thereafter we switched managing partners and the new partner wanted Mr. Dibaei replaced because she felt he was too inexperienced. To be completely honest I agreed that he may be too inexperienced. When we informed our client that we would be retaining new local counsel--she vehemently refused and echoed my sentiment about his genuineness. Both the partner and I had a chance to work with Mr. Dibaei during the project and immediately realized what a huge mistake we almost made. When it comes to litigators Mr Dibaei is the complete package"

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Julie Fowler

Discrimination lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Webb Millsaps

Business lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dibaie consistently provides informative answers that are a cut above. His writing is concise and well reasoned. He does a fine job of observing if any pertinent facts that may be missing from a question, but which could affect the analysis. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sevag Simonian

Litigation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Atalla

Litigation lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Dibaei is a very experienced attorney. He has handled many litigation matters with much success."

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Jacob Iloulian

Litigation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Keyvan Razi

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Our firm worked alongside Mr. Dibaei. Mr. Dibaei's client is a startup that is raising capital secured by the company's assets. Our firm represents lenders (banks and hard-money). Our project required we collaborate with Mr. Dibaei to draft lending agreements mutually acceptable to all parties. Based on the adversarial nature of such a set up, there is almost always some level of contention between the attorneys. To the contrary, Mr. Dibaei had done his homework. He had taken the time to acquire previous agreements we had drafted and made changes to address his client's needs as a borrower. Mr. Dibaei possesses a tremendous and comforting presence that made the project go by very smoothly. Our managing partner wanted to create more billable hours so he took issue but Mr. Dibaei masterfully pacified the partner's ego without the project skipping a beat. Perhaps most impressive was his commitment to his client: he had drafted a masterfully tailored operating agreement."

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Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Business lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tomas Ross

Litigation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Nelson

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Mr. Dibaei for the vision of his practice and his direct problem solving approach. Cheers!"

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Paul Molinaro

Real estate lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."

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Ronald Eisenberg

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Richard Nelson

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2022

updated on 10/26/2022

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.

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Business Attorney, Avvo

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client's Choice for General Practice, Avvo

2016

Excellence in General Practice, Avvo

2016

Featured Excellent Business Attorney, Avvo

2016

Featured Client's Choice for Business Attorney, Avvo

2016

Top Contributor Business Attorney, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice: Business Attorney, Avvo

2009

Excellence for the Future--Real Estate Finance Award, Cali.org

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founder / Partner, Law Offices of Amir Sam Dibaei

2012 - 2014

Legal Officer, Real Estate Foreclosure Management

2011 - 2012

General Counsel, Real Estate Investment Fund

Associations

2015 - Present

Secretary of State

Registered Sports Agent

2012 - Present

Santa Monica Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

2012 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2011 - Present

Amir Dibaei

Barrister

Sample of Legal Cases

Insurance Co v Cornejo

Prevail/Dismissed

Cicero v Martin

Prevail

Lim v Bag

Judgment for Defendant Client

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Education

2009

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2004

University of California - Berkeley

BS - Bachelor of Science

2004

University of California - Berkeley

Minor

Speaking Engagements

2017

MPSB

The Essentials of an E-Office

2017

CMBA 2017 (not confirmed)

Meta-Data and How it May Mean Mal-Practice

2015

Foreclosures: What you need to know as a Real Estate Professional Real Estate Foreclosure Market

Publications

2014

California Litigation Review Post Foreclosure Unlawful Detainers

2012

Western District of Wisconsin Newsletter Opinion and Order

Languages

English

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