.....Omar Bengali is your guy! He is very intelligent and aware of the law which is just what I needed for my very difficult situation that I was falsely brought into. He was strong when I needed him to be while fighting my case yet was also very sensitive to my position and concerns. I would highly recommend Omar to anyone needing a strong Civil Attorney to litigate their case. Thank you Omar for everything!!
Girard/Bengali are highly skilled, respected, and sought after for a reason. You want this superior dedicated team to represent you. They are prepared, and clients are well advised. They are strategic and observant. The precision in which they cross examine witnesses is like watching a masterful surgeon. They are calm and manage opposing counsel. THIS SMALL BRILLIANT TEAM DOMINATED A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM WITH MULTIPLE ATTORNEYS. THAT SAYS EVERYTHING! RETAIN THEM!
Omar H. Bengali is a Founding Partner of Girard Bengali, APC. Mr. Bengali's primary practice areas include labor and employment litigation and securities arbitration. Mr. Bengali began his career representing a wide array of companies in state and federal court. Having founded Girard Bengali, he now specializes in representing executives, employees and small to mid-size companies with all aspects of employment law.
Mr. Bengali litigates all types of employment-related claims and regularly represents employees and executives with claims involving wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, retaliation and discrimination, both inside and outside of the securities industry. Mr. Bengali places particular focus on claims brought by female employees and executives who have been discriminated against on the basis of pregnancy, sexually harassed at work or denied equal pay. Mr. Bengali's employment practice extends into the securities arena, including the representation of financial professionals against broker-dealer firms in FINRA arbitrations, as well as successfully counseling clients through FINRA regulatory and enforcement inquiries.
From 2016 through 2021, Mr. Bengali has been selected to the Southern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers Magazine, a designation earned by less than 2.5% of attorneys under the age of forty.
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Need an aggressive & smart Civil Attorney?.......
.....Omar Bengali is your guy! He is very intelligent and aware of the law which is just what I needed for my very difficult situation that I was falsely brought into. He was strong when I needed him to be while fighting my case yet was also very sensitive to my position and concerns. I would highly recommend Omar to anyone needing a strong Civil Attorney to litigate their case. Thank you Omar for everything!!
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Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2022
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Exceptional Litigation
Girard/Bengali are highly skilled, respected, and sought after for a reason. You want this superior dedicated team to represent you. They are prepared, and clients are well advised. They are strategic and observant. The precision in which they cross examine witnesses is like watching a masterful surgeon. They are calm and manage opposing counsel. THIS SMALL BRILLIANT TEAM DOMINATED A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM WITH MULTIPLE ATTORNEYS. THAT SAYS EVERYTHING! RETAIN THEM!
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Posted by anonymous | February 2, 2022
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5 star Representation
Since the day I first consulted with Omar and Robert I felt a sense of ease and confidence. In that call, and every other thereafter, they conveyed understanding and compassion. I felt that they truly heard me and would advocate wholeheartedly on my behalf. I had been referred to them by a trusted friend who I now view as an angel. Why? The answer is easy. Without Omar and Robert, I believe I would be in a much darker place today.
Omar and Robert are highly experienced. They know the playbook. Heck they probably wrote part of it. A legal dispute is rarely cut and dry. It’s like a tennis match with the ball being lobbed back and forth into different parts of the court. Robert and Omar were agile. They complement each other very well. They adjusted strategies as necessary to get us the desired result.
In the event that you need the services they offer, you’re likely to be feeling a lot of emotion and stress. I would highly recommend these two fine people. Consult with them. They will be clear, honest and upfront. Should it move forward, you can rest easy knowing that they will fight vigorously on your behalf. They not only helped me bring justice, they helped me to be able to move forward with pride and dignity. I am forever grateful to them both!
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Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2021
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Street Fighter in a Suit !
Oftentimes, attorneys get a bad rep because 8 out of 10 times, they are watching the clock, getting ready to bill you before you hang up the phone while giving you boilerplate advice. Similar sentiment if one is working on contingency.
While money is important, what's worse is that you have just been betrayed by your former employer and are doubting everything and everyone. Anxiety levels remain high while your former employer is bullying you and trying to scam you from what is rightfully yours. You don't know where to look and whom to talk to. In the meantime, you are interviewing or hiring an attorney that "seems fine", may even have a nice website but in reality has no clue because their answer to any specific question is "let me research this and I'll get back to you". You don't want to hire that attorney. You want attorneys that know their stuff backwards, inside/out and have answers ready (specific to your case) with high conviction - that is Omar Bengali / Girard Bengali. You need conviction and details. If you find yourself in the above scenario, stop right there and hire Omar Bengali and/or Girard Bengali.
There is no substitute for experience and subject matter expertise is critical in getting to the right outcome when going against your employer. It's a big decision - arguably one of the biggest ones you will make while you are at your low point. I spoke to a dozen attorneys, hired and fired two and then finally got to Girard Bengali - arguably one of the best decisions I made for myself and my family. After working with Omar Bengali, I realized the value of hiring the "right" attorney and what it means to be one of "the" if not "the best" in the business. Omar Bengali takes a lot of pride in his work, is extremely personable (no attitude) yet professional and works tirelessly (i have called him late at night and on weekends). Omar has extremely high integrity, knowledge, tenacity, attention to detail, negotiation skills yet calming personality. Omar Bengali is an excellent attorney that has answers and the valor to get you the right outcome. Go get 'em!
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Posted by Allison | May 22, 2021
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Omar from day 1 has been very attentive to our issues. He amazed me how he listened to what my issues where and then converted that in to a document which on the first pass was 98% accurate. 2% was what I misspoke :). He is very good about setting expectations and delivering on that. He is not the type who will overstate to get your business. If you want someone who can win but also will ensure you understand your rights and what is realistic, Omar is your man. I hope that I never need him but if I did, I would hire him again. Employers have a ton of respect for him and they respond to him with realistic offers. Thanks Omar and be blessed.
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Posted by Jalana | December 23, 2020
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If your looking for a dedicated and awesome lawyer hire OMAR!
I met Omar about two years ago. He helped me with a case I had for wrongful termination and he worked hard for me he made sure that I was going to be taken care of! He always showed me that his best interest was in my favor! He worked really hard and gave me updates on everything that was going on. He never left me out the loop instead would call me every step of the way. He is amazing as a lawyer! He not only worried about the lawyer side but when I had my daughter checked on us to see how everything went. He’s honestly just a all around amazing person. Look no further Omar is the best it gets!
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Posted by James | September 23, 2020
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Engagement Tail Dispute
Attorney Bengali represented me in enforcing my rights under the tail provisions of a banking engagement. He did an excellent job of "drawing a line in the sand," and followed my guidance on how far to take the dispute. His counsel was well focused and much appreciated.
Posted by Greg | May 27, 2020
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Omar Bengali is excellent!
Girard Bengali, APC is world class! I selected Omar Bengali based on a lot of research for the best employment lawyer I could hire in California to represent me. While I was immediately impressed by Omar, what convinced me to work with him was the recommendation of a top employment lawyer in New York City who indicated that, if he were to recommend one employment lawyer in California it would be Omar Bengali. High praise indeed. Throughout the difficult yet successful process, I was continuously impressed with Omar’s experience, professionalism, clarity/tenacity and responsiveness to any question or comment I had. He made it a point to always be transparent regarding any decision we made, and if he said he was going to do something by a given time he always did it, which is a rare quality indeed!
I would highly recommend Omar and his firm. No need to look elsewhere!
Greg L.
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Posted by Katherine C | May 11, 2020
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Employment Lawyer Recommendation
Girard Bengali, APC exceeded my expectations. I am very pleased my attorney, Omar Bengali, could not only bring a successful conclusion to my case but exceeded it by getting more money than I expected. Omar was very attentive and responsive to all my questions and concerns and kept me updated every step of the way. I am very grateful for his transparency with me and the tenacity he had to fight for the very best outcome. I would recommend Omar and his firm in a heartbeat to anyone seeking legal representation because I know they have the best interests of their clients.
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Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2020
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Experienced, Professional, Outstanding Attorney
Mr. Bengali and his team are professional, thoughtful and experienced. I am very grateful to have him as my attorney. Mr. Bengali has the understanding of the law in working with FINRA. He prepared me well for several depositions, had the knowledge to ask the right questions and communicated throughly on my behalf with FINRA . I could not have received my "close our letter" without his expertise.
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Posted by Kimmy | February 2, 2020
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Experienced Employment and Labor Lawyer for Security Industry Employees
Omar is an excellent lawyer in securities and employment law. He helped me to get justice, humanity and dignity out of a very difficult case. On so many levels, he is also my professor of law and reason. I learned that I also have a voice and my rights are equally protected. Thank God he is the lawyer on my side. Otherwise, I would be scared of him instead of loving him today.
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Posted by Alex | July 22, 2019
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Client
We are happy to recommend Mr. Omar Bengali who was hired by my wife to represent her in a wrongful termination lawsuit. From the very beginning, Omar came across as knowledgeable and competent for our case. Omar kept us informed throughout the process and always provided our options and ultimately left decisions to us, as the clients. Needless to say, Omar's expertise proved to be an asset as he was able to win our case in a fairly short amount of time. We would greatly recommend and use Omar Bengali as our lawyer due to his superb professionalism and ability to fight for his clients.
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Posted by Mary | July 22, 2019
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I would recommend Omar to anyone
I hired Omar to help me negotiate a separation agreement. What made my experience with Omar so great is that he listened to my concerns and priorities; he was a pleasure to deal with with; he was v focused and efficient; he kept me informed on a timely basis of the developments of my case; he gave me realistic options and most importantly he got results! I would recommend him to anyone.
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Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2019
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Stuck up
I consulted with him and his partner last year. They were interested in taking my wrongful termination employment case however I had just switched careers and was working an entry level marketing job. I'm in my mid 30's. I was only making $45k per year. Even though I was wrongfully terminated due to a perceived medical condition, they decided that my compensation wasn't enough because I was making so little. They were very interested in taking my case, as were all of the other employment law firms I consulted with, but they put me down and shamed me because I was only making $45k a year. So unless you're making a decent 6 figures, don't waste your time consulting with them. They're just going to make you feel bad about yourself. Bengali was definitely the nicer one on the conference call. His partner was a jerk.
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Employment and labor Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Omar for almost two years. During that time, I have found him to be hardworking, tenacious, and truly dedicated to his profession and his clients. I fully endorse Omar."
Business Attorney | Oct 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Omar is not only a terrific lawyer, he is also a terrific person. He guides his clients with great care through many difficult situations. I highly recommend Omar."