Farzad Nezam

Farzad Nezam

4.8
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Marriage & Prenuptials

16633 Ventura Blvd, suite 1050, Encino, CA

About Farzad

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Community property, separate property, support, division of assets of medium to high net worth individuals and everything in between from inception to trial.

50%
Mediation 30%

Will mediate cases to avoid conflict and cost of divorce between couples that have the potential and desire to settle out of court. I will utilize my years of experience in California Family Law to guide the couple to settlement.

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 500-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Location

Nezam & Associates

16633 Ventura Blvd, suite 1050, Encino, CA, 91436

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Farzad Nezam's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

I don’t recommend for prenuptial agreements

Mr Nezam told my girlfriend (now ex) what’s fair is “no prenup.” So then why do you say you can negotiate a prenuptial agreement when you don’t believe in them and all you’re going to do is contribute to the failure of the negotiations?

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thanks to Farzad I'm a free man

I hired Farzad to defend me after I was sued by my now ex-wife. What should have been a cut-and-dry divorce (no assets/children/short length of marriage, etc) turned out to be complicated and difficult. Farzad skillfully navigated his way through the process, quickly adapting to effectively deal wit...h the instability and manipulation coming from the other side. All things considered, I could have fared much worse, and Farzad was able to secure a settlement agreement that was both fair and substantially less than what was originally being asked for. Most attorneys would not have taken me on as a client because my case was so small (in terms of assets/net worth/ etc) but Farzad could see that I really needed the help -- (my ex has an extensive legal background that she uses to abuse the system) -- Not only is he an excellent lawyer, but he is also an honest and dedicated person who truly cares about his clients.

Posted by Salem | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Tax related

Farzad was hired by me to assist with clearing tax matters while I was overseas. We had to deal with deadlines; removing a lien on my property; and preventing a foreclosure. He was successful in doing all the above before the deadline.

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | International Law

complex international case

I called Farzad and Matin to help me with a very complex international case. Farzad and his team got right down to it and began to solve the fake story build by the other side and got me justice. Divorce is never easy but Farzad made it tolerable. He is now my go to attorney and trusted adviser. I hi...ghly recommend him and his team.

Posted by Daniele D | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Professional & Trusworthy

Farzad is an excellent attorney and very knowledgeable. Farzad did an excellent job with my case! I appreciate his dedication, expertise and honesty. I can't thank him enough for all he has done for me and I highly recommend him!!

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Farzad Nezam's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anahid Barsegian

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Farzad is a sharp and devoted attorney. We worked on various prenuptial agreements as opposing counsels over the last few years, and he's a tough one to negotiate with! He advocates for his clients but at the same time balances the delicacy required for family law matters, especially parties negotiating prenuptial agreements before a marriage."

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Emily Rubenstein

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Farzad Nezam is 100% professional, courteous, and responsive. He stays focused on the issues and his clients' needs. He is very detailed oriented and knowledgeable. It is clear that he truly cares about his clients. I would highly recommend Farzad to anyone who needs family law counsel."

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Bradley Sandler

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working opposite Mr. Nezam in a Family law matter. He was always courteous, professional and trustworthy. He has certainly earned my respect. I would not hesitate recommending him to anyone in need of skilled reliable Family Law Counsel."

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Sasan Okhovat

Family lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Nezam is an exceptional attorney who zealously advocates for his clients. He fights passionately for his clients. I respect his ethical integrity."

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Sanaz Bereliani

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this attorney. Farzad Nezam and I worked together on a family matter. Farzad was very easy to communicate with and while thoroughly advocating his client's best interests, he was still open to my arguments and determining how best we can make this work for both of our clients. Farzad is on top of his game and very knowledgeable about family law and really understands "time is of the essence" and is able to prioritize projects when necessary. I look forward to working with him again in the future and would most definitely refer him family matters that I cannot take on myself."

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Raymond Hekmat

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Nezam is knowledgeable, professional and attentive to his client's needs. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Farzad Nezam is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Thurman Arnold

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Farzad as a fellow family law Blogger. While I don't know him personally, I do know that it takes great energy and dedication to handle a busy family law practice while also trying to give free information to the public through blogs and other website informationals, as I attempt to do with The Enlightened Divorce Blog (http://www.thurmanarnold.com/Blog.aspx). Therefore, I endorse him!"

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Mariam Margaryan

Family lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pedram Amini

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Nezam is a meticulous attorney. He is smart, he is knowledgeable and he sees the big picture. He is the attorney I go to when questions arise about the complexities of family law. He is someone I would want on my side when the going gets rough. I would recommend him for family law matters."

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Edgar Martirosyan

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Meticulous, professional, and a pleasure to work with! Trust me, you want this guy on your side. In the least, you definitely don't want him as the other party's counsel, because than you're just in trouble."

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Sharen Ghatan

Family lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Farzad Nezam is a true professional, intelligent, caring and sensitive to client's needs. He is a trusted source in the family law world...if you're getting a divorce, have custody concerns...call him. He will fight for you and you will be thrilled to have him on YOUR side!"

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Justin Mishkin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Certificate of Recognition, State Of California Office of the Attorney General

2004

Certificate of Recognition, State of California Office of the Attorney General

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Lead Attorney, Law Offices of Nezam & Associates

2007 - 2007

Attorney, Tharpe & Howell, LLP

2004 - 2005

Summer Honors, California Attorney General's Office

Education

2006

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California State University, Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Farsi

English

Persian

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