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Afshin Mozaffari
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Biography
Afshin Mozaffari is the founder and principal of Mozaffari Law. Mr. Mozaffari’s practice focuses on civil rights and employee rights litigation, including discrimination (based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, and pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual harassment, retaliation, disability accommodation, wrongful termination, and wage & hour.
Prior to the founding of Mozaffari Law, Mr. Mozaffari represented numerous corporations, schools, and non-profits in employment law, torts, business litigation, and class action cases. He recently left the defense side to follow his long-held passion for representing the rights of employees and other individuals.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Wrongful Termination
35%
17 years
Employment and Labor
25%
17 years
Discrimination
20%
17 years
Sexual Harassment
20%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Mozaffari Law
401 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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Afshin Mozaffari's Reviews
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Posted by Ricka | May 3, 2013
discrimination case
I would like to take this opportunity to express my extreme gratitude and appreciation for Mr. Mozaffari’s hard work and relentless efforts and persistence in pursuing a positive outcome in my discrimination case against an international hotel chain. It was one of the hardest and most emotional situa...
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2012
Excellent Attorney
Afshin Mozaffafri is an amazing attorney! My initial search for a lawyer to represent me was extremely disappointing. Many did not want to take the time to hear my "story', lacked compassion and were primarily interested only in what the monetary outcome could possibly be. I was referred to Afshin...
Afshin Mozaffari's Lawyer Endorsements
"Afshin is a bright, tenacious litigator. He possesses a vast knowledge of labor & employment law and has a true passion for workers' rights. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
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"I have had the privilege of knowing Attorney Afshin Mozaffari since 2010. He is a great source of labor law information and is on my list for such referrals. We run into each there at the local bar association from time to time. I endorse Afshin for labor law."
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"Afshin is a smart and dedicated lawyer who cares about his clients and work product. He also gives back to the profession by volunteering his time on worthy causes. I highly recommend him!"
"Afshin is a great guy, a skilled counselor, and a zealous advocate."
"Mr. Mozaffari is very passionate about his clients and very knowledgeable in the legal areas in which he practices."
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"I referred a client to Mr. Mozaffari around June 2012. In October, he successfully settled the case and obtained a very favorable settlement. As the referring attorney, I could not be happier!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Afshin Mozaffari has demonstrated a committment to the employment law community and his clients.."
"Mr. Mozaffari is deeply committed to the legal profession, interested in his clients and their lives, and cares about making the right decisions. He possesses the most important attribute any lawyer can have: a desire to win. I can't wait to see where Mr. Mozaffari is in five years, ten years and later. I predict he will be at the top."
"I fully endorse Afshin Mozaffari. He is an excellent attorney with a strong work ethic, is knowledgeable in his field, and passionate about his clients. Not only is he highly regarded among his peers for his outstanding legal work; he is also a good person who truly cares about his clients."
"Afshin is highly knowledgeable of employment/labor law. He is passionate about his clients and helping them achieve results. I have recommended a number of clients to him who have found him very helpful. I fully endorse Afshin."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law), The National Advocates
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law), The National Advocates
2018
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law), The National Advocates
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law), The National Advocates
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law), The National Advocates
2015
Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law), The National Advocates
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Magna Cum Laude, Whittier Law School
2008
Whittier Law Review, Editor, Whittier Law School
2006
Ethics Bowl Essay Competition, California State University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Founder and Principal, Mozaffari Law
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Tharpe & Howell
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Public Counsel
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Marron Lawyers
2008 - 2008
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Ronald S.W. Lew, The United States District Court For The Central District Of California
2008 - 2008
Certified Clerk, Orange County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2014 - Present
The Esquire NetworkAttorney Member
2012 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Consumer Attorney Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Kairy v. SuperShuttle Int., et al., 721 F.Supp.2d 884 (2009)
Education
2009
Whittier College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Professor for a Day Program
Employment Discrimination and Harassment Laws
2013
Practice of Law
Building a Successful Law Practice
2013
Legal Education Video - Introduction to Employment Law Litigation
Introduction to Employment Law Litigation
2013
Diversity Leadership Summit
Moderator - Increasing your Leadership & Visibility Throughout Your Career
Publications
Languages
English
Farsi
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
RN - Accused of putting a patient at risk and fired. Accusations are false. Do I have any recourse?
04 Nov 2013
Q&A
I just got laid off 2 weeks ago and i still haven't received my paycheck
15 Jan 2013
Q&A
Can be fired if I fill a discrimination case with the EEOC?
13 Dec 2012