Pouya B. Chami is the principal and founder of Chami Law, PC, a California civil litigation firm representing clients in the areas of Employment Law, Employment Litigation, and Catastrophic Personal Injury.
Mr. Chami has a wide range of experience litigating in both state and federal court. Prior to forming Chami Law, Mr. Chami worked for a prominent litigation defense firm in Los Angeles representing Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses and individuals throughout California.
Mr. Chami is adept at getting complicated disputes resolved quickly and effectively. He has handled a wide array of cases through all facets of litigation, including motion work, discovery, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
Mr. Chami is admitted to practice law in California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He received his undergraduate degree from UCLA before attaining his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. While attending Loyola Law School, Mr. Chami was a member of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and served as a Justiced of the Loyola Moot Court Honors Board. Mr. Chami has been named as one of SuperLawyers "Rising Stars" for 2014 and 2015.
Mr. Chami is a former President and director of the Iranian-American Bar Association, Los Angeles Chapter and mentor at the Los Angeles Youth Network.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Farsi, Spanish
Chami Law, PC
11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suit 1000
Los Angeles, CA, 90064
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 36 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Outstanding Mentorship Award | Los Angeles Youth Network | 2008 |
Scott Moot Court Honors Board | Loyola Law School, Los Angeles | 2008 |
Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review | Loyola Law School, Los Angeles | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Chami Law | 2011 - Present |
Associate | Klinedinst PC | 2008 - 2011 |
Certified Law Clerk | Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office | 2008 - 2008 |
Summer Associate | Klinedinst PC | 2007 - 2008 |
Law Clerk | Lerman Pointer & Clarkson, LLP | 2006 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
California Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles | Member | 2011 - Present |
Iranian American Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Iranian American Bar Association, Los Angeles Chapter | President | 2010 - 2012 |
Los Angeles Youth Network | Mentor | 2006 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Technology and the Fourth Amendment Symposium | Googling Away Your Privacy: Protecting Online Search Inquiries From Unwarranted State Intrusions | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University | JD | 2008 |
University of California - Los Angeles | BA | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Technology and the Fourth Amendment Symposium | Googling Away Your Privacy: Protecting Online Search Inquiries From Unwarranted State Intrusion | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Herzig v. Regina L. Edmond, Inc. | $324,001 trial verdict in favor of our client. |
Confidential Employee vs. Confidential Employer | Settlement Paid to Plaintiff Client |
Confidential Employee vs. Confidential Employer | Settlement Paid to Plaintiff Client |
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Hossein Berenji, Litigation Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Pouya on a very complicated case involving multiple parties. I found him to be a very smart and aggressive attorney who truly cared about our clients and stopped at nothing to get them the best outcome possible.
Guy Haskell, Business Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Chami without reservation.
Hossein Berenji, Litigation Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of working with Pouya on a very complicated case involving multiple parties. I found him to be a very smart and aggressive attorney who truly cared about our clients and stopped at nothing to get them the best outcome possible.
Guy Haskell, Business Attorney on Jan 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Chami without reservation.
Hooman Kazemi, Litigation Attorney on Jan 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Chami brings his patient demeanor and steady hand to the otherwise challenging world of business and employmemt litigation. Having known Mr. Chami since law school and worked with him on a high-profile wrongful termination employment case, I confidently give Mr. Chami my highest endorsement.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Daniel Szalkiewicz, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Arash Hashemi, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Chami is very knowledgable and professional. I always look to him when I have a question about Employment/Labor law.
Amir Nayebdadash, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 13, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Chami is an excellent attorney and possesses impressive knowledge of both employment and business law. His work ethic and dedication to his clients is unparalleled. Needless to say, I would hire Mr. Chami as my attorney.
Jose Mendoza, Litigation Attorney on Sep 23, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work. Pouya is a very hard worker and team player!
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