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Pouya B. Chami is the principal and founder of Chami Law, PC, a California civil litigation firm representing clients in the areas of employment/labor law.
Mr. Chami has recovered over $50 million in verdicts and settlements fighting on behalf of employees throughout California.
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 SuperLawyer in the area of employment/labor law every year since 2014.
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.
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11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suit 1125, Los Angeles, CA, 90064
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Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Took the time to listen and get it right
What I really appreciated about Pouya was the time he put in to listen prior to accepting the case. Not knowing what to expect was frightening but he was able to explain the process and make suggestions on the best approaches. When the case hit bumps in the road he was there to explain everything a...
Posted by Elizabeth | July 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended!
I definitely give my stamp of approval for Mr. Chami. He was very receptive to my situation and prompt to resolve it. He always took the time to answer all my questions and treated me with the upmost respect. I never had to worry about whether or not things were being handled in my case, he was on to...
Posted by Ana | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Retaliation/Sexual Harassment
Pouya, Thank you for listening to me and believing in me from day one. Because of you, I pushed foward even when in fear and feeling lost. I felt the support and confort from you. Word's cannot describe how I feel knowing justice has been served. Hopefully this will encourage other women to speak u...
Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Chang ching
Mr Chami got me the justice I needed. After being wrongfully terminate, I didn't know who to approach. I didn't feel confident in the other two lawyers I was referred to by friends and family. Mr Chami, helped me understand the law and how I was wrongfully terminated based on the law. He assured me ...
Posted by Ardeshir | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Outstanding litigation attorney
Mr. Chami represented my mother-in-law in a personal injury lawsuit where she was involved in an auto accident where the other driver was at-fault but refused to acknowledge liability. He obtained a GREAT result for her, addressed all of her concerns, and kept her closely updated on the status of th...
"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."
"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."
"Mr. Chami is very knowledgable and professional. I always look to him when I have a question about Employment/Labor law."
"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."
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2008
Scott Moot Court Honors Board, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
2008
Outstanding Mentorship Award, Los Angeles Youth Network
2007
Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
2011 - Present
Attorney, Chami Law
2008 - 2011
Associate, Klinedinst PC
2008 - 2008
Certified Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
2007 - 2008
Summer Associate, Klinedinst PC
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Lerman Pointer & Clarkson, LLP
2014 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesMember
2009 - Present
Iranian American Bar AssociationMember
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Member
2010 - 2012
Iranian American Bar Association, Los Angeles ChapterPresident
2006 - 2011
Los Angeles Youth NetworkMentor
$324,001 trial verdict in favor of our client.
Settlement Paid to Plaintiff Client
Settlement Paid to Plaintiff Client
2008
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2003
BA
2007
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