Rodney Mesriani

Rodney Mesriani

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 29 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment & Labor

510 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

About Rodney

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

MLG specializes in employment and labor issues: wrongful termination, sexual harassment, workplace discrimination (age, race, gender, religion), retaliation, whistleblowing, disability accommodation failures, misconduct, and wage/overtime violations.

30 years | 2,000 cases

50%
Personal Injury 50%

MLG specializes in personal injury: auto, bicycle, motorcycle, train, truck, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, premises liability, industrial and construction accidents, brain, head, spinal cord injuries, torts, and wrongful death.

30 years | 2,000 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mesriani Law Group

510 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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Rodney Mesriani's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

5 star (36)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Prompt and Caring Legal Help—Even on a Weekend

I was dealing with a stressful workplace issue involving harassment and retaliation, and needed urgent legal guidance over the weekend. I reached out to Mesriani Law Group on a Saturday morning, and to my surprise, Mr. Mesriani personally responded that same night. He offered thoughtful, supportive a...dvice—completely free of charge. His kindness and responsiveness during such a difficult time meant a lot to me. I truly appreciate his care and highly recommend him.

Posted by Max F | November 4, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Mr.

Read my review If you really need and are looking for a sensible, legit, honest and professional lawyer. I am impressed by his attitude and demeanor. My case is against one of the top 10 corporations in the world!! After talking to 7-8 lawyers, which mostly told me, despite the fact that you have a s...olid case, but this company is very big and strong and we cannot fight with them, but Dr. Mesriani, when I was quoting other lawyers, said, he did not care how strong is our opponent, we will make your case what it is supposed to be, and we go after them. I am taking my time to write this review, just because I am heartfeltly grateful, and truly would like to help people in need to have right attorney in their side. The most important point that I found in my experience with Dr. Mesriani is that he genuinely would like to help you, no matter if you have a case with him or not. During the last few months working with him, he has taken necessary time and has had amazing conversations and communication with me, even though I do not even have a case with him yet!! I have not heard anything like this before, and I am a 66-year-old guy with lots of experiences. He has always responded to my emails and texts and phone calls in timely manner. I was supper impressed just recently, when I emailed him stating that I would like to have a chat with him, one more time about something we already discussed, he called me in 10 minutes, and this was in a Saturday morning and even though I still did not have a case with him!!!! I highly recommend Dr. Mesriani, because I have realized, he is what a lawyer should be, very knowledgeable and experienced, honest with no false or empty promises, straightforward, so financially you know what is going to happen, and last but least, reliable. There are no fine or hidden lines when you work with him. Again I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional. Not recommended

I hired Mesriani for employment and labor matter. Hew did not communicate with me over the course of my case at all. He only cares about the bare minimum; his 45% fee. He went on to say that he will represent me in the best manner possible, but instead sat in his office and sent forth one of his ine...xperienced new grads that did not care for my case. He did consider my case merely as a stepping stone for experience rather than a legal right, and he got his 45% fee.

Posted by Arash | April 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Number One !

Mr Mesriani is by far one of the most exceptional attorneys I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Mr. Mesriani and his team provide excellent legal counsel and I would recommend them to everyone. Baharan as my case manager was really carring and always respond my emails and calls very appropria...te and quickly. Mr. Mesriani handled my case and I was very happy with the outcome. Thank you so much Baharan and Mr Mesriani.

Posted by Ursula | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Caring

Rodney and his team were professional, compassionate, and helpful from the beginning of my case throughout. He and his team gave clear and informative advise and kept me abreast every step of the way.

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Rodney Mesriani's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Massingill

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Rodney Mesriani is extremely knowledgable and vigorously represents his clients. He has my full endorsement."

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Aryeh Leichter

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Other

"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Kropach

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Rodney Mesriani. All the clients I have referred to him have been very happy with his representation. His clients seem to love him. When we request information on PI cases he is very quick with a response. He is totally honest, very competent and quick to respond to any inquiry."

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Carney Shegerian

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Awesome Attorney!"

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William Campbell

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mesriani is an outstanding attorney. His legal theories are sound and his arguments are sharp. I endorse Mr. Mesriani."

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rodney Mesriani is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Jeffrey Lapin

Personal injury lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rodney Mesriani is an experienced, skilled, aggressive and zealous advocate for his clients especially in his primary areas of practice: personal injury; business and civil litigation; employment and labor; and disability. I would strongly recommend anyone needing a lawyer in any of these areas in Los Angeles or a surrounding city to contact Rodney Mesriani."

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Shepard Jacobson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer and refer him cases. He cares about his clients!!!"

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Evan Oshan

Business lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Saloumeh Amirghahari

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for his legal tactics and expertise that he utilizes in presenting his personal injury cases."

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Brooks Paley

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mesriani is highly professional; and, if you are unfortunate enough to require the assistance of a personal injury attorney, he will help you achieve the best possible outcome."

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Chris Limberopoulos

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Exceptional Litigator."

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Joseph Farzam

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is ethical, caring and gets great results for his clients."

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Edmond Nassirzadeh

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an extremely knowledgeable and aggressive lawyer."

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David Mallen

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Rodney many years ago when he and I were opposing counsel in an employment law case. I was most impressed by his legal knowledge, ethics, and negotiating savvy, and ever since then we have cultivated a mutually rewarding professional relationship. Rodney is a great resource to the community, because he is an experienced litigator who understands the practical and legal side of employment law from every conceivable angle. Not only that, he never fails to make me laugh."

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James Magazine

Business lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Dolman

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rodney is one of the elite southern California injury and civil trial attorneys. He is extremely competent and a zealous advocate for his clients. I enjoy following his blog which has led to me learning and/or gleaming many valuable lessons."

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Nikki Jacobson

Employment and labor lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I refer clients and family members to Rodney. He is great. Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson www.jacobsonhan.com Immigration, Workers' Compensation and Criminal Defense"

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Garo Mardirossian

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney's work. He is a knowledgeable attorney who obtains outstanding results for his clients."

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Della Shaker

Employment and labor lawyer

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James Fox

Personal injury lawyer

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William Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Marks

Unknown lawyer

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Dennis Riley

Unknown lawyer

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William Kropach

Unknown lawyer

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Brooks Paley

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2010

The Top Trial Lawyers In America, MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM

2007

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

1997

ATLA, Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Lawyer / Founder, Mesriani Law Group

Associations

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2007 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Advocate / Member

2007 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Public Justice Foundation

Member

2007 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1997 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential Plaintiff v. OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC., et al.

The case was settled after a successful mediation efforts. Defendant was ordered to provide Plaintiff a payment of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) by a check made payable to “Confidential Plaintiff" and MLG.

Confidential Plaintiff v. KLUNE INDUSTRIES, INC., et al

The case was settled after successful mediation efforts. Defendant was ordered to provide Plaintiff a payment of eighty-seven thousand dollars and five-hundred ($87,500.00) by a check made payable to “Confidential Plaintiff" and MLG.

2 Confidential Plaintiffs v. Jacob Anderson, State Farm Insurance Company

The case was successfully negotiated for settlement. Defendant was asked to pay one of the plaintiffs with Twenty-seven thousand and seven hundred dollars ($27, 700.00) and the other received Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00).

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Education

1996

Southwestern University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1993

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Discusses pressing issues on matters related to personal injury, business and employment laws

Masters of Law

N/A

Answers legal questions of specific importance from his listeners.

Masters of Law

Publications

Languages

English

Farsi

Spanish

Activity

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