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Reza I. Gharakhani is an experienced, effective and aggressive litigation attorney who handles breach of contract, employment and intellectual property cases. In addition, Reza's practices also focuses on matters involving corporate governance, fiduciary duties and unfair business practice claims. Reza has won cases both at the pleading stage and through jury verdicts in both state and federal courts in California and Hawaii. He has successfully represented clients in partnership disputes and dissolutions, shareholder representative litigation, derivative litigation, and shareholder class actions, obtaining over $15 million in settlements and awards on behalf of his clients. Reza also helps his clients avoid litigation by implementing preventative measures and business practices to minimize litigation risks.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
80%
Business
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Hawaii for 23 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Edward | August 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
An exceptional lawyer leading a first-rate firm
Reza is a fantastic lawyer. He is smart, a good listener, dedicated, hard-working, honest and extremely effective. Reza has represented me in two litigation cases in the past five years and my experience with Reza and his team has been exceptional from the start. I wholeheartedly recommend him.
Posted by John | June 19, 2015 | Business
Knowledgeable & Dedicated
I would highly recommend Reza Gharakhani. He is extraordinarily well versed in many areas of business law to include corporate governance. His responsiveness was outstanding, if not immediate. Reza is extremely personable and was able to explain the legal ramifications of my company's circumstance...
Posted by Emad | June 18, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Highly Recommended Lawyer
I would definitely recommend working with Reza Gharakhani. From our initial meeting I felt a great deal of confidence and trust in Reza. His most significant work with me was representing me in a large wage-hour suit. He worked closely with me for months. Reza won the trial ethically and professi...
Posted by Saro | May 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
An exceptional lawyer
Reza filed a lawsuit on our behalf when my family's commercial building was damaged as a result of the development of condominiums on an adjacent property. He was tenacious, professional, and handled our case in the most expeditious manner. His breadth and depth of knowledge in the law applicable ...
Reza Iraj Gharakhani's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He's a strong advocate for all his clients and a consummate professional it's been my pleasure to work with."
"Well respected lawyer in Los Angeles. I endorse this lawyer."
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"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Reza since 1998. Reza has incredible energy, drive and confidence. He is a trusted friend and colleague, whose opinion I value very much. When I need an answer to a corporate related matter, I can rely on Reza for guidance. A real class act!"
"Reza is a very skillful, experienced and reliable lawyer. He is aggressive, hardworking and consistently achieves great result for his clients. I fully endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2024
America's Top Lawyers, American Law Society
2024
California Top Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
American Jurisprudence Award, Thomson West Publishing
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Partner, Rostow & Auster LLP
Associations
2018 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee Member - Business Law Section
2002 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
State Bar of California, Litigation Section
Member
Hawaii State Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
2020 - 2021
California Lawyers AssociationChair of the Partnership and LLC Standing Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Ventura County Superior Court
In 2024, following a nine day jury trial, Rostow & Auster LLP obtains a defense verdict on behalf of its Client against claims of Whistleblower Retaliation, Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy and Work Environment Harassment.
Los Angeles Superior Court
In 2023, Rostow & Auster LLP successfully prosecutes its Client’s case for Breach of Contract and obtains a settlement for the full amount due under the contract within one month from the date of filing of the Client’s Complaint.
Los Angeles Superior Court
In 2022, successfully defends Clients against claims of Fraud and, thereafter, obtains a Court Order awarding Clients over $71,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs against Plaintiff.
Los Angeles Superior Court
In 2021, successfully prosecutes it Client’s case for Breach of Contract in Los Angeles Superior Court and obtains a Settlement within Six Months from the filing of Client’s Complaint.
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
In 2020, successfully defended Clients against claims of Promissory Fraud, Breach of Written Contract and Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California.
U.S District Court, District of Hawaii
In 2019, successfully defended Clients against claims of Copyright Infringement.
Courts of Appeal
In 2018, the Court of Appeal, Second District, affirmed the dismissal of all Claims against Rostow & Auster LLP’s Clients and awards Clients over $125,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs.
Los Angeles Superior Court
In 2017, Obtained Defense Verdict on Behalf of Clients - After nearly two years of litigation and subsequent trial, successfully defended Clients against all claims including Fraud.
Los Angeles Superior Court
In 2017, Obtained Defense Verdict on Behalf of Client - Successfully defended Client at trial against all claims including Breach of Fiduciary duty, Breach of Loyalty, Conversion and Negligence
Confidential v. Confidential
In 2016, Obtained Complete Dismissal of Complaint Against Client alleging claims for Fraud, Breach of Contract and Intentional Interference with Contract.
Gomez v. Confidential, et. al.
After a year-long litigation and subsequent jury trial, Rostow & Auster was successful in defending our Client against multiple charges of Assault, Battery, Wrongful Discharge and Negligent Supervision/Hiring.
Confidential v. Confidential
Obtained Complete Dismissal on behalf of Client in a lawsuit claiming Failure to Provide Reasonable Accommodation, Unlawful Discrimination and Wrongful Termination.
Doe v. City (Confidential)
$4,000,000
Los Angeles Superior Court
Education
1992
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Southern California Law School
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
California Lawyers Association - Annual Convention
Protecting or Piercing the Corporate Veil – California Lawyers Association’s Annual Meeting.
2017
Rostow
Partners' Fiduciary Obligations
Publications
2022
California Lawyers Association, Business Law Section
Can Members of an LLC Vote to Dissolve the LLC To Prevent The Objecting Members from Purchasing Their Membership Interest after The Commencement of a Lawsuit to Dissolve the LLC?
2021
California Lawyers Association, Business Law Section
Recovering Your Attorneys’ Fees after Prevailing in a Buy-Out Dispute Under Corp. Code §16701(a)
2019
California Lawyers Association Business Law Section
Using the Alter Ego Doctrine to Add Additional Debtors to Your Judgment
2018
California State Bar Business Law News
Member's Fiduciary Duties to LLC
Languages
English
Spanish
Farsi