Associate

Los Angeles

Direct: 213.891.5168

Office: 213.891.0700

stavakoli@buchalter.com

Bar Admissions

California

Languages

Arabic, Farsi/Persian, Spanish

Overview

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Shireen Tavakoli is an Attorney in the Firm’s Los Angeles office and a member of the Litigation practice group.

Ms. Tavakoli is a skilled and compassionate civil litigator known for her persistent advocacy, Ms. Tavakoli has secured favorable verdicts that underscore her commitment to holding powerful institutions accountable, including in complex business litigation matters in the real estate, insurance and entertainment industries.

Her diverse legal background uniquely positions her to handle complex cases, drawing on her experience with the United Nations Refugee Agency, where she spearheaded strategic litigation and enhanced legal protections for vulnerable populations. In addition, her early role as a Constituent Services Liaison for U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson provided her with invaluable insights into navigating intricate legal and governmental processes.

Ms. Tavakoli combines a sharp legal acumen with an unwavering dedication to her clients. She is known for her sharp litigation skills, attention to detail, and deep empathy for her clients. 

  • Business Transaction: Successfully represented the buyer in a high-stakes business acquisition dispute, securing a favorable judgment and attorneys fees’ nearing 1 million USD in AAA arbitration.
  • Commercial Property Lease Litigation: Represented a commercial landlord in a dispute over extensive property damage, obtaining a favorable court judgment and full recovery of attorneys’ fees for the client.
  • Ownership Disputes in Multi-Million Dollar Businesses: Advocated for individuals in a contentious ownership dispute involving a high-value retail entity, achieving favorable settlements that protected the clients’ interests and business standing.
  • Property Damage Arbitration: Represented the host and property owner in AAA arbitration following substantial water damage to a residential rental. Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement for the claimant.
  • Anti-SLAAP and Defamation Appeal: Represented appellees in a defamation and anti-SLAPP matter, resulting in the reversal of a lower court’s decision.
  • Insurance Bad Faith & Property Damage: Represented homeowners in claims against major insurance carriers involving property damage and bad faith denial of coverage. Successfully defeated motions for summary judgment, allowing clients’ claims to move forward.

Admissions

  • California
  • United States District Court Central District of California
  • United States District Court Eastern District of California
  • United States District Court Southern District of California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Education

  • University of Oxford, M.Sc. in Law
  • UCLA School of Law, J.D., Moot Court Honors
  • Southern Methodist University, B.S. in Political Science, International Studies and Human Rights, summa cum laude

  • Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2026-2027.
  • Rising Star honors by Super Lawyers from 2023 to 2027

  • Fee Arbitrator for the Bevely Hills Bar Association
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
  • Association of Business Trial Lawyers

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