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Saleem Kamal Erakat
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Biography
Experienced personal injury attorney with more than 20 years experience. Saleem started his career defending large companies in personal injury claims and began representing the individuals against those that injure them in 2014.
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Rashtian Law Group, APC
15615 Alton Parkway, Suite 450, Irvine, CA, 92618
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Elder Law
Posted by Allyson | March 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
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Saleem was referred to my family with the upmost respect, and I understand why. Saleem did not only fight for my elderly mother, but he stood with her, sat her, and cared about her. He was thorough and did not skip anything when it came to being prepared. Saleem is extremely professional with a c...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Southern California Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Southern California Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Partner, Rashtian Law Group, APC
2016 - 2021
Senior Trial Attorney, Callahan & Blaine, APLC
2014 - 2016
Partner, Phillips Erakat, LLP
2012 - 2014
Associate, K & L Gates, LLP
2008 - 2012
Associate, Snell & Wilmer, LLP
2006 - 2008
Associate, Haight, Brown & Bonesteel, LLP
2005 - 2006
Assocate, Low, Ball & Lynch, LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
American Arab Anti-Discrimination CommitteeChapter President
2008 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Settlement
$1.6 million settlement
Confidential Settlement
$350,000 Settlement
Confidential Settlement
$175,000 Settlement
Confidential Settlement
$1,050,000 Settlement
Walker v. City of Encinitas
$11 Million Settlement
Education
2004
University of California, Hastings College of the
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of California - Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
ADC - Alex Odeh Memorial Conference
Moderator - The Question of Palestine at the UN
Publications
2012
Languages
Arabic
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I delete some information from my medical records after I receive them before I personally send them to my attorney?
13 Jan 2022
Q&A
Is it mandatory that I send a demand letter. I just want to file the lawsuit as Defendant is going to lie. Have evidence
09 Jan 2022
Q&A
I WAS INJURED WHEN THE STAIRS OUTSIDE MY FRONT DOOR COLLAPSED
30 Nov 2014