Raymond Jacob Zolekhian
About Raymond
Biography
Raymond Zolekhian is a gradaute of Harvard Law School and a native of Los Angeles. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business-Economics, magna cum laude, from UCLA. At Harvard, he completed the Program at Negotiation at which is often recognized as the leading negotiation program in the world. Mr. Zolekhian is member of the State Bar of California.
Prior to establishing Oakwood Legal Group, LLP, Mr. Zolekhian practiced at the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, which is consistently recognized as one of the premier law firms in the world. Mr. Zolekhian has represented clients such as Westfield, the National Basketball Association, Activision, Wild Oats Markets, Oakley, Quiksilver and El Pollo Loco, in cases totaling in the tens of billions of dollars.
Mr. Zolekhian is actively involved with every case at the firm. From intake through litigation, he oversees all aspects of the case from fact gathering to developing legal theories. He personally negotiates all settlements and litigates those cases where the insurance company is low-balling his clients. Mr. Zolekhian firmly believes that this personalized attention leads to significantly higher settlements and an overall more positive experience for his clients.
Mr. Zolekhian has also represented several non-profit organizations on a pro bono basis including Temple Israel of Hollywood, Breed Street Shul Project, Covenant House and Peer Health Exchange. He volunteers his time with numerous non-profit organizations and is on the Board of Trustees of The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles and 30 Years After.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-45%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Oakwood Legal Group, LLP
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 702, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
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Raymond Jacob Zolekhian's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2013
The best Legal representation in Southern California
Attorney Zolekhian is truly a first class counsel that will fight for you to represent the truth. When I contacted Mr. Zolekhian from the first minute I knew he would fight for justice and represent those in their darkest times. His credentials alone speaks volume. He kept me informed all the time ab...
Posted by Emily | June 7, 2013
Great lawyers. Hardworking and honest
I got in a bad accident in August of last year and I hired this firm to help me out. They were really helpful and made the process very easy. They took care of getting my car fixed, getting me a rental car and after getting all my medical bills paid for, I got some good money in my pocket.
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"Raymond is a self-made expert in the area of personal injury law. What stands out about Raymond is his spotless reputation, his dedication to client care, and his unique ability to frequently defeat mighty corporations in David vs. Goliath battles. It's comforting to know that "the little guy" has a Harvard Law School litigator in their corner."
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"I worked with Ray at Skadden, Arps, which is one of the preeminent law firms in the world. Ray was a well respected lawyer while at Skadden, and has continued on to be a well respected lawyer in his own private practice. I have referred personal injury cases to Ray in the past as I trust his competence as an attorney and as an advocate. Ray will also analyze your case and be straight with you. In other words, if you have a case, Ray will tell you. If you don't, Ray won't string you along. Overall, I endorse Ray."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2010
Community Service Award, 30 Years After
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Oakwood Legal Group, LLP
2009 - 2014
Partner, Hanasab & Zolekhian, LLP
2006 - 2009
Associate, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Associations
2009 - Present
Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesMember
2009 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
$2 Million Settlement
$4.1 Million Verdict
Six Figure Settlement
$250,000.00 Settlement
Six Figure Settlement
Education
2006
JD
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Building a Successful Personal Injury Practice
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers