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.
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12 years
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Languages spoken
English, Farsi
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 2009 | 08/04/2021 |
| Legal answers | 77 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2021 |
| Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law) | The National Advocates | 2020 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2020 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
| Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law) | The National Advocates | 2019 |
| Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
| Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law) | The National Advocates | 2018 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
| Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law) | The National Advocates | 2017 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
| Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law) | The National Advocates | 2016 |
| Top 40 Under 40 (Employment Law) | The National Advocates | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
| Magna Cum Laude | Whittier Law School | 2009 |
| Whittier Law Review, Editor | Whittier Law School | 2008 |
| Ethics Bowl Essay Competition | California State University | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founder and Principal | Mozaffari Law | 2012 - Present |
| Attorney | Tharpe & Howell | 2011 - 2012 |
| Attorney | Public Counsel | 2010 - 2011 |
| Attorney | Marron Lawyers | 2009 - 2011 |
| 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 | 2008 - 2008 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Esquire Network | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
| California Employment Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
| Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
| Los Angeles County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Attorney Member | 2009 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CELA Voice | When merely considering your rights can get you fired! | 2014 |
| CELA VOICE | Avoiding the impending catastrophe for 1.3 million long-term jobless Americans | 2013 |
| CELA VOICE | Subsidizing our food supply on the backs of the working class | 2013 |
| Whittier Law Review | NSA’s Warrantless Surveillance Controversy | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
| California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Professor for a Day Program | Employment Discrimination and Harassment Laws | 2015 |
| 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 | 2013 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Kairy v. SuperShuttle Int., et al., 721 F.Supp.2d 884 (2009) |
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Betsy Havens, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 13, 2017
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I am happy to endorse this lawyer.
Mark Wagner, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 12, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, dedicated, hard-working and cares a lot about his clients. He is a great lawyer.
Brent Pfeiffer, Employment and labor Attorney on May 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Easton, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 20, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jane Tanimura, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Zaher Fallahi, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 19, 2014
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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.
Eugene Lee, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer. Afshin is an extremely hardworking and diligent attorney, and I have great faith in his abilities.
Sean Goodman, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 28, 2013
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Great and smart man, attorney.
Supreeta Sampath, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 30, 2013
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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!
John Mccarthy, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 25, 2013
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Afshin is a great guy, a skilled counselor, and a zealous advocate.
Lawrence Freiman, Civil rights Attorney on Dec 3, 2012
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Mr. Mozaffari is very passionate about his clients and very knowledgeable in the legal areas in which he practices.
Emanuel Shirazi, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 2, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Granth Crhoelman, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 18, 2012
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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!
Dolores Leal, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 17, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Afshin Mozaffari has demonstrated a committment to the employment law community and his clients..
Marilynn Mika Spencer, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 8, 2012
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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.
Kelley Harman, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 3, 2012
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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.
Sepideh Hirmand, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 3, 2012
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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.
Irina Goldberg, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 2, 2012
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Afshin is passionate about providing the best possible legal representation for his clients. He is very knowledgeable about employment and labor law and I highly endorse him.
Sarah Christian, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 2, 2012
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Afshin Mozaffari of Mozaffari Law is compassionate, professional and hard-working. I am impressed by his work ethic and tireless efforts for his clients. I cannot endorse him enough.
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