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Alexander Elias Papaefthimiou
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Biography
Mr. Papaefthimiou is a litigation, trial and appellate lawyer focusing in class action, intellectual property, consumer rights and employment disputes. He has taken multiple cases to trial in both federal and state court, argued and won numerous appeals, and negotiated settlements worth millions of dollars. In doing so, he has successfully litigated against top law firms representing some of the largest corporations in America.
Mr. Papaefthimiou was awarded the AVVO "Client's Choice Award" for 2015. He is rated "Superb" by that organization. Mr. Papaefthimiou is also a member of both the "Million Dollar Advocates Forum" and the "Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum", which limit membership to trial lawyers who have obtained million or multi-million dollar recoveries for their clients and demonstrated excellence in advocacy .
Mr. Papaefthimiou is available to work directly with clients in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. He also works with attorneys throughout Southern California as part of a litigation and trial team.
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
PAPAEFTHIMIOU APC
1601 Carmen Drive, 212D, Camarillo, CA, 93010
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Posted by Ivan | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Working With Alex Has Been Great!
I have created a couple different companies and ventures in the past several years and some of those ventures required various types of contracts and agreements. Alex worked with me to uncover exactly what direction I was going in and helped me to decide which directions seemed best for what I was l...
Alexander Elias Papaefthimiou's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Alex has a brilliant legal legal mind and is the best law and motion lawyer I know. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. In my over 26 years of practice, I have worked with a lot of lawyers. None have picked up on the nuances of complex litigation faster than Alex. His research and analytical skills are outstanding, as his strong work ethic. He cuts to the heart of every matter, and is always extremely well prepared. He also happens to be a wonderful human being and is a true pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alex is smart and thorough. He asserts and protects his client's interests. He writes persuasively. We trust and rely on Alex."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Papaefthimiou is one of the smartest and well-organized attorneys I have worked with. I would strongly recommend him to any client looking for zealous and skilled representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked on many heavily litigated and complex copyright infringement, trademark infringement and patent infringement actions together during the past 10 years. He is an extremely bright and gifted attorney who delivers winning arguments on paper and on his feet in court."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2015
Member, Mutli-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2003
Best Oral Advocate, University of San Diego School of Law
2001
Book Award, University of California at Los Angeles
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Shareholder, Papaefthimiou APC
2005 - 2017
Principal, Law Office of Alexander E. Papaefthimiou
2003 - 2003
Law Clerk, Datsopoulos MacDonald & Lind
Associations
2015 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2015 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Plaintiff Class vs. County of San Bernardino (II)
Class compensated between 87% and 136% of claimed unpaid overtime
Plaintiff Class vs. Tire Retail and Service Center
Class of approximately 69,000 clients compensated up to 90% of claimed damages
Plaintiff Class vs. Health Plan
Class compensated 182% of claimed unpaid overtime
Plaintiffs vs. Driver
$1,000,000.00
Plaintiff Class vs. County of San Bernardino (I)
Class recovered 95% of claimed unpaid overtime
Plaintiff vs. Driver
$500,000.00.
Plaintiff Class vs. Vertical Fitness, et al.
Judgment of dismissal in favor of client upheld
Plaintiffs vs. Law Firm
Settlements compensating clients
The Local Realty v. Living Local Realty
Trademark cancellation proceeding dismissed with prejudice
Plaintiffs vs. County of Los Angeles (and related cases)
Court-approved settlements compensating clients
Plaintiff vs. Geico Insurance Company
Policy limits maximum settlement
Plaintiff vs. Farmers Insurance Company
Policy limits maximum settlement
Plaintiff vs. UNUM Insurance Company
$200,000.00
Homeowner vs. Homeowner's Association
Election invalidated
RBS Bank vs. SSC
Judgment of dismissal in favor of client
Plaintiff v. Television Producer
$2,000,000.00
Bauer Bros. v. Nike
Settled after judgment reversed on appeal
CollegeSource v. AcademyOne
Appeal successful and dismissal of client's case reversed
AcademyOne v. CollegeSource
Judgment of dismissal in favor of client
Newcomb v. Firestone
Judgment of dismissal in favor of client
AddVenture Products v. Smoothreads
Judgment of dismissal in favor of client
Plaintiff Class v. Express Tire
Class action certified. Court-approved settlement compensating consumers.
Education
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Univ of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2019
NBC 7 San Diego
Marine Veteran and Organic Farmer Sues Whole Foods for Fraud
2018
2010
Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues
Protecting a Trademark Licensee's Rights from Rejection in the Licensor's Bankruptcy Proceedings
2010
Journal of Contemporary Legal Issues
Revocation and Declaration of Invalidity as Defenses to the European Community's Trademark Infringement Claim
Languages
English
Activity
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