Saam Alikhani is an award-winning, Ivy League & Stanford educated attorney with a relentless commitment towards bringing justice for accident victims. Mr. Alikhani’s lifelong commitment in advocating for accident victims began at an early age, when he and his mother were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, and taken advantage of by the insurance company.
Mr. Alikhani specializes in an array of personal injury matters, including: motor vehicle accidents, Uber & Lyft accidents, slip & falls, dog bites and truck accidents, among others. As the Principal Attorney, Mr. Alikhani is personally involved in every step of the way for his clients, from initial consultations to ensuring that medical and financial needs are met and maximizing recovery from liable parties.
Mr. Alikhani earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine, where he was Summa Cum Laude, an honor only bestowed on the top 1% of the graduating class, as well as a Phi Beta Kappa honors scholar. Mr. Alikhani then received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. At the Ivy League law school, Mr. Alikhani was a Distinguished Editor for the Journal of Business Law, and led a pro bono effort to assist in the education of underserved high school students in the community. Mr. Alikhani also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Stanford University, where he focused on the intersection of law and business.
Mr. Alikhani has held senior positions at multiple private equity firms, where he focused on complex legal transactional issues. Additionally, Mr. Alikhani was an Associate at McKinsey & Company, the world’s top consulting firm, where he specialized in federal regulatory issues for Fortune 500 insurance companies and banks. Mr. Alikhani previously held positions at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, a top 10 law firm in the Country, Marriott International, and Oakley, Inc.
As a first generation Iranian, Mr. Alikhani is fluent in Farsi and ingrained in the local Persian community. He also has a deep-rooted passion in serving his local community. Mr. Alikhani was the youngest school board candidate in California state history in 2010, and Director of an education-focused Political Action Committee. He also founded a career mentorship program at his alma mater, the University of California, Irvine, and was an adjunct professor at Columbia University, an Ivy League institution.
Mr. Alikhani is admitted to practice law before all California State Courts. He is an avid outdoorsman and workout enthusiast, previously a competitive powerlifter participating in the California state championships.
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Posted by Jessica | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Amazing experience
I used Saam Alikhani for my case and it was the best experience I’ve ever had with a lawyer. He walked me through the whole process and made sure I understood everything. It went extremely smooth. I will definitely be using him for my needs!
Posted by Will | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Thankful for all his help
Saam was very helpful with my case. He personally handled my accident from start to finish, with regular updates on how my case was progressing. What I liked most was that I felt like a priority. He took the time to explain everything to me, and thanks to him we were able to reach a great result with...
Posted by Jessica | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best personal injury lawyer
Saam listens and gets results. I was facing a difficult situation, but Saam walked me through the process and kept me updated every step of the way. The end result was great when we settled. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
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Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
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2019
Golden Shovel Finalist, Stanford Graduate School of Business
2016
Distinguished Editor, Journal of Business Law, University of Pennsylvania Law School
2013
Summa Cum Laude, University of California, Irvine
2013
Phi Beta Kappa, University of California, Irvine
2013
Dean's Honor List, University of California, Irvine
2025 - Present
Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Saam Alikhani
2024 - 2025
Partner, The Calida Group
2022 - 2023
Adjunct Professor, Columbia University
2020 - 2023
Associate, Drake Real Estate Partners
2016 - 2018
Associate, McKinsey & Company
2015 - 2015
Summer Associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP
2014 - 2014
Summer Associate, Marriott International, Inc.
2011 - 2011
Summer Associate, Oakley, Inc.
2020 - Present
Stanford Real Estate Professionals AlumniMember
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MBA - Master of Business Administration
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JD - Juris Doctor
2013
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Affects of Foreign Capital Inflows in a Post-Covid World
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Future of Commercial Real Estate In A Post-COVID Environment
2019
Adaptive Re-use Solutions in California
2013
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