Robert John Girard

Robert John Girard

also known as Robert J. Girard II

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 24 years

Securities and investment fraud Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Securities & Investment Fraud, Employment & Labor

333 S. Grand Ave., Suite 4375, Los Angeles, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Girard Bengali, APC

333 S. Grand Ave., Suite 4375, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

Girard Bengali APC - Orange County

23 Corporate Plaza Dr., Suite 210, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Robert John Girard's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joanna | February 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Exceptional Employment Attorneys

I highly recommend Girard Bengali for employment representation. It is very difficult to find an attorney who cares as much about your case as you do, and both Bob and Omar not only met my expectations, but exceeded them. Their attention to detail and aggressive persistence distinguishes them as ex...ceptional attorneys. Everything counts in litigation and you can rest assured that their is no detail that will be missed under their advocacy.

Posted by Kimmy | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Financial Markets and Services

#1 Employment and Securities Lawyer in the Country

Bob is one of best FINRA lawyers in this country. Don't think twice about the cost when it comes to hiring the best. He is worth more than he charges. If you don't hire him first, you will eventually go back to hire him or regret not hiring him in the first place. This is exactly what happened to me.... I also appreciate his honest and bold approach to handling the case. He has given me and my family a result that would bring us a closure on a very serious case. 

Posted by Praveen | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Securities and Investment Recovery

Bob is very hard-working, honest and an aggressive attorney that fights for his clients with successful results. He is very straight forward and sets his clients expectations upfront. His strategy, negotiation skills and execution on my case resulted in great success. He is very responsive, a true pr...ofessional and very experienced with handling securities litigation. I highly recommend Bob.

Posted by Shawn | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honest and straight forward

I know honest and straight forward are not often associated with attorneys but in this case they were hard earned and deserved. Robert took my case after other lawyers had turned me down, explained why they probably turned me down, and explained to me early on what my expectations should be in r...esolving my case. While the outcome clearly demonstrated that it is not a "Justice" system but rather a system for dispute resolution, and that neither side gets their version of justice or fairness, the issues got resolved. When the dust had settled, Robert had earned my respect for his honest and very straight forward handling of me, and my strong emotional belief in the "rightness" of my case, and delivered an outcome that exceeded what he helped me understand would be a good outcome for my case. Although I challenged him on occasion he was always respectful and, when necessary, brutally honest. I did not always make it easy for him to tell me what he had to tell me but he did it anyway. He earned my respect for staying true to his well founded position and relying on his experience, in spite of my pushing back. In hindsight, he was right and gave me excellent advice. That is all one should expect, and be thankful for receiving, in difficult situations. If you want an honest assessment of your case and likely outcome, I recommend Robert Girard.

Posted by Ashley Hunt | July 18, 2017

Exceptionally Talented Attorney

I have worked with Robert Girard for over 14 years. He is an exceptionally talented attorney who cares a great deal about his clients. He exhibits unparalleled skill, knowledge, and integrity.

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Robert John Girard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradley Sandler

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is the best in his field. An expert and specialist with the highest degree of integrity and quality representation. Simply the best."

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Adam Snyder

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Not only does Robert possess expansive legal knowledge, but he is also an aggressive and efficient litigator. Robert takes on defendants of any size, even some of America’s largest corporations, because achieving justice for victims is his first priority. I strongly endorse him."

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David Gittelman

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bob is a hard-working, talented attorney who is an aggressive advocate for his clients. His knowledge and experience in handling securities litigation and arbitration are an invaluable asset in these matters."

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Damon Juha

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Other

"Bob and I worked together for many years. He is responsive, fair and knowledgeable. I have no hesitations in recommending Bob."

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Omar Bengali

Business lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked for (and now with) Bob for several years. He is a top notch attorney. He's an aggressive advocate for his clients, providing unparalleled service."

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Michael Mumola

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Bradley Sandler

Family lawyer

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Damon Juha

Real estate lawyer

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Omar Bengali

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Founding Partner, Girard Bengali, APC

2007 - 2016

Partner, Freeman, Freeman & Smiley, LLP

2003 - 2007

Assistant Attorney, Jones, Bell, Abbott, Fleming & Fitzgerald, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA)

Member, Various Committees

State Bar of California

Member

Business Litigation Section

Member

Italian-American Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

FINRA Conference

Guilty Until Proven Innocent – What You Need to Know About FINRA Arbitration

Languages

English

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