Ali Shahrestani, Esq. is a bi-coastal litigation attorney serving clients across California, New York, and Massachusetts. In practice since 2007, featured in print and TV news, and recognized with multiple professional awards.
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Intelligent litigation since 2007
Testimonials
50 on record and counting
“Honestly, I have tears in my eyes as I am writing this. This case was very, very important to me since it was about my child, and I could not have asked for a better person to represent us. I still can't believe in less than 48 hrs you resolved the issue with the outcome that I was wishing for. … I have never met someone who is as good as you in what they do.”
Client testimonial, 2019
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Before the law, Mr. Shahrestani taught at the secondary school and college level. After law school, his career began in non-profit social justice litigation and community law education. Since 2007 he has served clients in the areas of law that most affect our daily lives: divorce, education, and business.
He prefers amicable negotiation wherever possible. But it is well known that he can bring the pain when necessary.
Work with himYears in practice
His own practice, opened in 2007, after non-profit, social justice, and boutique private firms.
Honors & awards
Industry awards at the state and national level for his prowess as a litigator.
Glowing client testimonials
Past clients on his aggressive, compassionate, and uniquely intelligent advocacy.
Languages beyond English
Fluent in French, Spanish, Italian, and Farsi for bicoastal and international clientele.
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Practice Areas
Individual, corporate, high-stakes, and high-conflict litigation, negotiation, mediation, and transactional matters.
Child custody, parenting agreements, community property, collaborative and high-conflict divorce, restraining orders, fathers' rights, LGTBQx divorce, abductions, contempt of court.
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Academic discipline, suspensions, expulsion, special education, grade disputes, teacher contracts, school negligence, bullying, academic freedom, and related civil rights.
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Breach of contract, fraud, unfair business practices, intellectual property, partnerships, tech startups, small business law, and commercial real estate.
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San Francisco
West Coast
New York
East Coast
Bi-coastal practice
California
State & federal matters
New York
State & federal matters
Massachusetts
State & federal matters
Serving international and domestic clients, with matters handled in French, Spanish, Italian, and Farsi when the case calls for it.
Credentials
Legal literacy
Constitutional Law
Criminal Defense
Divorce & Custody
Education Law
You'll discuss your legal concerns, a budget for representation, and possible legal strategies that seek to optimize your case's strengths and work through its weaknesses.
