Free Consultation
$0 first 120 minutes
Joshua Samson Falakassa
also known as Falakassa Law, P.C.
About Joshua
Biography
Mr. Falakassa’s practice focuses on vindicating employees’ rights in single plaintiff discrimination suits, wage & hour class and representative action litigation, and other employment claims.
Education
Mr. Falakassa received his Bachelor of Arts in History, summa cum laude, with a minor in Public Affairs from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Mr. Falakassa earned his Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), where he was awarded a Prosser Prize for his academic achievement.
Experience
As a former associate at Anderson Kill P.C., a Vault 150 leading mid-size law firm specializing in insurance coverage litigation, Mr. Falakassa gained significant experience litigating against insurance companies on behalf of plaintiffs. As an associate at Kulik, Gottesman and Siegel, LLP., an AV-rated law firm, Mr. Falakassa litigated on behalf of a diverse range of clients in cases involving real estate, employment, fiduciary-partnership, and business disputes. Most recently, as an associate at the Haines Law Group, Mr. Falakassa focused on representing plaintiffs in class and PAGA representative wage and hour litigation.
Recognitions
Mr. Falakassa has a 10.0 Avvo Rating and was recognized as a Super Lawyer, Rising Star in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-400 per hour
Contingency
30%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Falakassa Law, P.C.
1010 F Street, Ste. 300, Sacramento, CA, 95814
Falakassa Law, P.C.
1901 Avenue of the Stars STE # 450, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Joshua Samson Falakassa's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
14 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (14)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews
Posted by Mary | November 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Employment Law Attorney
Mr. Falakassa's office did an amazing job with my case. They were thorough, clear, concise, accurate, and honest! I recommend them very highly.
Posted by John | November 09, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Unprofessional
I completed an intake interview with this firm and was informed that the attorney was interested in the case. A second meeting was scheduled. The attorney did not show up. No attempt was made to reschedule or cancel. The next day, in response to my e-mails asking what happened, I received a slopp...
Posted by Jamie | November 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great lawyer!!
Joshua is the best lawyer!! He exceeded my expectations. He got the job done, and in a timely manner. All my questions were answered, he was patient, thorough. I was very satisfied with outcome of my case. I would most definitely hire him again if I had another employment issue!
Posted by Rasheedah | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Northern CALIFORNIA Client
Attorney Falakassa, is polished with professional excellence. I would most definitely recommend him. I appreciate his help greatly.
Posted by Jon | August 05, 2019
Jon Assa
Outstanding lawyer. Answered all my questions. Very thorough and professional.
Joshua Samson Falakassa's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh's understanding of wage and hour laws are exceptional to say the least. He is versed in the nuances of the law. I totally recommend this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Falakassa is a very talented, creative, dedicated and hard working attorney who serves his clients to the fullest extent of his abilities. He gets the best recovery possible for his clients with skill and integrity."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Josh for many years, and he is a great advocate. He is savvy, very sharp, and an all-around outstanding attorney. I endorse Josh and would recommend him for any employment, real estate, or general business legal work."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Josh is an excellent attorney, counselor and advocate for all his clients. He is a strategic and aggressive litigator and a brilliant transactional lawyer. I look forward to the growth of his practice and contributions to the legal community."
"I highly recommend Mr. Falakassa. He is a dedicated and and overall diligent attorney. He goes the extra mile for his clients and it shows in his results."
"I have known Mr. Falakassa for more than 6 years and I can attest to his professionalism and honesty with all of his endeavors. I definitely recommend and endorse Mr. Falakassa with your litigation cases."
"I've worked with Mr. Falakassa, and he is an outstanding attorney with excellent advocacy skills and superior legal knowledge. He is a detail oriented and thoughtful attorney dedicated to efficiently resolving client problems."
"Joshua is a driven, young attorney with an uncommon knowledge of the Insurance Code and a knack for holding insurance companies accountable, be it by maximizing insurance recoveries or holding their feet to the fire with bad faith litigation. I highly recommend his services to anyone who needs help wading the waters with or against insurance companies."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Falakassa is a hard-working, highly intelligent, zealous advocate for his clients. He consistently gets positive results while maintaining great communication with clients and attorneys alike. He does everything it takes to get the job done to the satisfaction of those he represents. I strongly recommend Mr. Falakassa."
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a go-getter with a passion for his clients and possesses the drive to get excellent results for them."
Steven Azizi
Employment and labor lawyer
Joseph Novel
Estate planning lawyer
Maryam Sharifi
Criminal defense lawyer
Aaron Spolin
Criminal defense lawyer
Joshua Shoumer
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Alexander Larian
Real estate lawyer
Eric Reed
Business lawyer
Steven Hornstein
Estate planning lawyer
Sam Mollaei
Business lawyer
Mehrdad Bokhour
Employment and labor lawyer
Sina Rezvanpour
Communications and media lawyer
Navid More
Real estate lawyer
Arash Ardalan
Personal injury lawyer
Alan Daneshrad
Personal injury lawyer
Azad Marvazy
Employment and labor lawyer
David Bibiyan
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Prosser Prize in Insurance Coverage and Litigation, UC Berkeley School of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Managing Partner, Falakassa Law, P.C.
2014 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Anderson Kill, P.C.
2014 - 2015
Associate, Kulik, Gottesman, Mouton & Siegel, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
State Bar of California, Real Property Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Iranian American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Younessi v. Labeltex Mills
In progress
Westport vs. Specialty Risk Services
Trial in progress
Westport vs. Specialty Risk Services
Trial in progress
Education
2012
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Univ of California at Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Le Tip Conference
California Labor Code for Employers CLE
Publications
2012
Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law
"Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements Post-Concepcion"
Languages
Farsi
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can an employer call my workmans comp doctor to change restrictions the doctor gave me earlier?
26 Mar 2019
Q&A
Can your employer take a large amount of donation money out of your paycheck without your knowledge or consent, or force you to?
20 Mar 2019
Q&A
I am trying to decide the right course of action against a moving company -- do I seek arbitration? Sue? Something else?
27 Oct 2017