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Personal injury and mass tort lawyer in downtown Los Angeles. Bejan Broukhim, a California attorney since 1996, reviews every case personally. No fee unless we recover.
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Broukhim Legal PC is a personal injury and mass tort law firm in downtown Los Angeles, at 550 S Hill Street, Suite 1390. Attorney Bejan Broukhim, licensed by the State Bar of California since 1996 (No. 183036), reviews car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, rideshare, premises and wrongful death claims across Los Angeles County, along with drug, medical device and toxic exposure claims from across California. Every case is taken on a contingency fee, so there is no fee unless money is recovered, and reviews are free and available in English and Spanish at (310) 731-4824.
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Injury and Mass Tort Work in Los Angeles.
Personal Injury
We fight to recover maximum compensation for victims of negligence, ensuring medical bills and lost wages are covered while you focus on recovery.
Mass Torts & Complex Litigation
Social media harm to young people, dangerous drugs, PFAS exposure and defective devices, litigated against corporate defendants.
Why clients choose Broukhim Legal PC.
Years of California practice, distilled into four commitments you can hold the firm to.
At Broukhim Legal, your well-being and success are our primary focus. We take the time to deeply understand your unique situation, goals, and concerns, tailoring our legal strategies to align perfectly with your best interests.
We believe that an informed client is an empowered client. Our firm guarantees prompt updates, transparent case assessments, and direct access to your legal team so you are never left guessing about the status of your case.
Many complex legal battles are won before ever stepping foot in a courtroom. Leveraging over 25 years of experience in California’s legal landscape, Bejan David Broukhim utilizes strategic negotiation tactics to maximize settlements and resolve disputes efficiently.
While we strive for favorable out-of-court resolutions, we prepare every case from day one as if it will go to trial. If litigation becomes necessary, our formidable courtroom presence and precise advocacy ensure your rights are fiercely defended.
Bejan Broukhim.
FOUNDER & LEAD ATTORNEY
With years of California legal experience, Bejan Broukhim is a formidable advocate and a trusted strategic advisor in the Los Angeles legal community. He founded Broukhim Legal PC on a singular premise: that individuals and businesses facing the vast, uncompromising California legal system deserve sophisticated, trial-ready representation.
CREDENTIALS
Admitted and practising in California.
Bar admission
State Bar of California, license number 183036
Education
University of West Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 1995
University of Southern California, B.S. Business Administration, 1992
Professional associations
American Trial Lawyers Association
Alpha Gamma Sigma honour society
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Built on integrity, transparency and relentless advocacy.
Located at 550 S Hill Street in Los Angeles, Broukhim Legal PC is a premier California law firm. We understand that clients come to us during the most challenging moments of their lives, and we approach every case with a deep sense of responsibility, combining compassionate counsel with aggressive litigation strategies.
Years of courtroom experience.
Licensed by the State Bar of California, with a practice built on precise legal analysis, disciplined preparation and direct client contact from the first call through to resolution.
CLIENT REVIEWS
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LEGAL INSIGHTS
Answers from a Los Angeles injury and mass tort lawyer
Plain answers to the questions people ask after an accident or a harmful product: deadlines, insurance, and how a claim actually works in California.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Usually you don’t, until someone who does this for a living looks at it. That is what the first conversation is for. Bring the facts and whatever documents you still have, and you will get a straight read on whether there is a claim worth pursuing, including when the answer is no.
It depends on the matter. Injury, civil rights and mass tort cases are handled on a contingency basis: no fee unless there is a recovery, with case costs advanced and reimbursed out of it. Employment, family and business matters are quoted individually. Whichever applies, California requires the arrangement to be in writing, and it is set out before any work begins.
Less time than most people assume, and the answer varies a great deal by the type of claim and who the defendant is. A claim against a city, county, school district or other California public entity can require a formal written claim within months of the event rather than years. Because a missed deadline ends a case regardless of its merits, treat the date as urgent and have it checked early.
You describe what happened, in your own order. You will be asked for dates, names, and any documents or messages you still have. By the end of it you should know whether there is a claim, what the next step is, and what it would cost to take it.
Most cases resolve without a trial, through negotiation, mediation, or a settlement reached once the other side understands its exposure. But cases settle on reasonable terms largely because the other side believes you are prepared to try them, so the file is built that way from the beginning.
Anywhere from a few months to a few years, depending on the type of case, the court’s calendar and how hard the other side fights. Straightforward matters resolve quickly. Contested litigation in Los Angeles County takes longer than anyone would like. You will be given an expectation for your specific matter rather than a general average.
Whatever you already have, in whatever state it is in. Dates, the names of everyone involved, photographs, messages, medical or employment records, contracts, correspondence, police or incident reports. Nothing is too small, and there is no need to organise it first.
Yes. What you share while seeking legal advice is treated as confidential whether or not the firm ends up representing you, and whether or not you decide to go ahead.
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