$ 250-450 per hour
About Michel
Biography
Michel J. Rouhani received his Doctor of Law degree in 1992. He was licensed to practice law in California in 1992.
He is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of California and all Courts of the State of California, the Supreme Court of the United States of America, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
For the past 32 years, he has been representing Businesses and Individuals, Plaintiffs and Defendants, and Debtors and Creditors in Both State and Federal Courts in: Personal Injury Claims and Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Civil Litigation, Civil Trials and Arbitration, Business Litigation, Consumer Law and Litigation, Real Estate Law and Litigation, Commercial Landlord and Tenant Litigation, Employment Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, Bankruptcy Adversary Proceedings, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Litigation, Cable TV Piracy Litigation, DMV Hearings, Appeals, Contracts Drafting and Negotiation, Business Formation, Immigration Law, Binding Arbitration, Judicial Arbitration, Mediation, Workers' Compensation Subrogation, and Criminal Proceedings.
He has extensive Litigation, Trial, Arbitration, and Mediation experience in both State and Federal Courts.
He was commended by the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the Pro Bono Project of Santa Clara County for his contributions to the delivery of pro bono legal services in Santa Clara County.
He is accredited by the Consulate of France in San Francisco as an attorney serving the legal needs of the French community in the Bay Area.
In addition to his California law degree, he holds several law degrees from the University of Paris II Pantheon-Assas, and the Diploma of the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po Paris).
He received training at the Hague Academy of International Law in the Netherlands, the academic wing of the International Court of Justice, also called the World Court.
He has held international banking positions in Paris, France; Nice, France; and Monte Carlo, Monaco.
He was a Financial and Budget Advisor to the City of Charenton-le-Pont, France. He was a volunteer with the Ile-de-France Regional Government in France.
He was licensed as a Real Estate Broker and Officer by the Department of Real Estate of the State of California in 2004.
He has held executive positions in California corporations.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2014 | Personal Injury
Mrs. JEC
Mr. Rouhani represented me in an injury case where the insurance company was not helping me. I was finally paid the money I needed for surgery to properly repair my hand, so I could return to work.
Posted by Kathleen | October 08, 2013 | Personal Injury
5 STAR Lawyer
My case concluded several months ago. I always plan to review exceptional work, but unfortunately rarely ever do. Mr. Rouhani deserves this review for his exceptional work. He has done so much for me and my family; I can’t thank him enough. I was involved in a multiple car accident. I was ...
Posted by Lynne | January 31, 2012 | Personal Injury
Great first impression. I knew once I spoke to him that he should represent me.
I had worked with a divorce lawyer previously, but I had no idea where to seek a personal injury lawyer. I found him on Google. Once I called and spoke to him, I had an appointment that afternoon. I felt comfortable and hired him that same day. He was fair and worked with me patiently on my case....
Michel Jamchid Rouhani's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michel was very professional with me on a difficult case with two former friends. He dealt fairly with the court and with me, as the opposing attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"Michel Jamchid Rouhani is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients extremely well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"I have known Michel Rouhani for years. Michel is an extremely dedicated and detail oriented professional. Michel is a though litigator, yet he will always weight in a reasonable settlement if this will benefit his client. Keep in mind that Michel graduated form law school in France and also in the USA; hence his expertise is not only local, but federal and international. Michel has knowledge in different arenas and languages; as far as I know Michel speaks five different languages. Michel is highly qualified in Trials, I will want Michel on my side in any type of Litigation, namely Insurance Litigation, Real Estate Law and Litigation, Landlord and Tenant Litigation, Employment Litigation, Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Litigation. Michel will listen to your problems and offer a solution via negotiation or litigation for your satisfaction. I strongly recommend Michel Rouhani as an attorney."
"It is a pleasure to recommend Michel Jamchid Rouhani for any case within his field of expertise."
"The longer I practice the more I realize that such attorneys like Michel Rouhani, who are both professional, aggressive and yet extremely courteous and pleasure to work with/against are not common. I recommend Mr. Rouhani as an excellent attorney for any business who needs attentive and effective legal representation."
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Experience
Honors
2024
5.0 (5-Star) Rating, Google
2024
Best Car Accident Lawyers in Sunnyvale, Expertise.com
2024
5.0/5.0 Rating, lawyers.com
2024
5.0 (5-Star) Rating, birdeye.com
2024
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2024
Top 3 Personal Injury Lawyers, Santa Clara, California, ThreeBestRated.com
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5.0 Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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5.0 (5-Star) Rating, Yelp.com
1993
Commended Pro Bono Attorney, Pro Bono Project of Santa Clara County and Santa Clara County Bar Association
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Accredited Attorney, Consulate General of France in San Francisco
1992 - Present
Founder, Law Offices of Michel J. Rouhani
2004 - 2016
CEO, Allmax Corporation
1996 - 1999
Law Partner, Richter & Rouhani
1993 - 1994
Civil & Criminal Law Associate, Franklin Harris Law Firm
1993 - 1993
Volunteer Attorney, Pro Bono Project Of Silicon Valley
1983 - 1985
Director and Vice-President, Europlan, Inc.
1981 - 1983
Financial and Budget Advisor, City of Charenton-le-Pont, France
1981 - 1983
Volunteer, the Ile-de-France Regional Government in France
1981 - 1983
International Banking Positions, International Banks in Paris, France, Nice, France, and Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Associations
2010 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar Association's Chapter 13 SubcommitteeMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1980 - Present
Association of Alumni of Sciences Po ParisSciences Po Paris Alumnus
2010 - 2011
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2003 - 2004
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1993 - 2009
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - 1993
Pro Bono Project of Santa Clara CountyVolunteer Pro Bono Attoney
Sample of Legal Cases
Rafsanjani v. Malihi (In re Malihi)
Nationally Published Trial Judgment in Bankruptcy Court for $100,000
Education
1992
Golden Gate University School of Law
JD - Doctor of Jurisprudence
1992
Golden University School of Law
Certification of Specialization in International Law
1980
University of Paris 2 Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence in French Law
1980
Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po Paris)
Diploma of the Institute of Political Studies of Paris
1980
The Hague Academy of International Law
Certificate
1978
University of Paris 2 Law School
Master in Law
1977
University of Paris 2 Law School
Diploma of Licentiate in Law
1976
University of Paris 2 Law School
Diploma of General University Studies in Law
1974
Academy of Lyon
Baccalaureate Degree
Speaking Engagements
2006
TV Interview
Law Practice
Publications
2014
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Cal., Adversary Case No. 11-05241; American Bankruptcy Institute; Collier Bankruptcy Case Update; U.S. Government Printing Office; Lexis.com (LexisNexis #0214-054); Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum; CourtWeb
Nationally Published 6-figure Non-Dischargeability Judgment in Bankruptcy Court
2003
Appellate and Trial Court Real Property Litigation; California Court of Appeal for the Sixth District, Sidhu v. Singh, Case Number H024054
Appellate Opinion, California Court of Appeal for the Sixth District
1979
Appropriations Privees du Domaine Publique Maritime
Michel J Rouhani
1978
Les Echanges Franco-Iraniens
Michel J Rouhani
Languages
French
English
Spanish
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