Our Story
Before founding Cheviot Law, Samir Hakim litigated at the Los Angeles office of Greenberg Traurig, representing Fortune 500 companies and individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes across diverse industries.
Education:
Juris Doctor, UCLA School of Law
Articles Editor, UCLA Law Review
Bachelor of Arts, UCLA
Admissions:
California
U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern, and Southern Districts of California
Our Story
Before founding Cheviot Law, Samir Hakim litigated at the Los Angeles office of Greenberg Traurig, representing Fortune 500 companies and individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes across diverse industries.
Education:
Juris Doctor, UCLA School of Law
Articles Editor, UCLA Law Review
Bachelor of Arts, UCLA
Admissions:
California
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Experience
Samir's work has spanned every stage of the litigation timeline, from pre-litigation strategy through trial and appeal. It has also included matters in arbitration and mediation, giving him a comprehensive perspective on how to navigate complex legal challenges.
Prior Representative Matters:
Represented publicly traded clinical stage bio-pharmaceutical company in business tort litigation; obtained settlement on eve of trial.
Represented major financial institution in lawsuit alleging violations of the California Unfair Competition Act, among others; achieved complete dismissal without leave to amend.
Represented global online retailer in breach of contract lawsuit; obtained favorable settlement.
Represented major financial institution in breach of contract and promissory estoppel dispute; achieved summary disposition on all contract claims.
Represented major financial institution in employment discrimination dispute; obtained favorable settlement in mediation.
Represented private equity firm in lawsuit alleging breach of contract, fraud, and several business torts.
Represented major financial institution in lawsuit alleging breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and negligent supervision.
Represented pro bono disabled veteran in real estate litigation; obtained favorable settlement.
Secured withholding of removal for an asylum seeker pro bono.
Experience
Samir's work has spanned every stage of the litigation timeline, from pre-litigation strategy through trial and appeal. It has also included matters in arbitration and mediation, giving him a comprehensive perspective on how to navigate complex legal challenges.
Prior Representative Matters:
Represented publicly traded clinical stage bio-pharmaceutical company in business tort litigation; obtained settlement on eve of trial.
Represented major financial institution in lawsuit alleging violations of the California Unfair Competition Act, among others; achieved complete dismissal without leave to amend.
Represented global online retailer in breach of contract lawsuit; obtained favorable settlement.
Represented major financial institution in breach of contract and promissory estoppel dispute; achieved summary disposition on all contract claims.
Represented major financial institution in employment discrimination dispute; obtained favorable settlement in mediation.
Represented private equity firm in lawsuit alleging breach of contract, fraud, and several business torts.
Represented major financial institution in lawsuit alleging breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and negligent supervision.
Represented pro bono disabled veteran in real estate litigation; obtained favorable settlement.
Secured withholding of removal for an asylum seeker pro bono.
Experience
Samir's work has spanned every stage of the litigation timeline, from pre-litigation strategy through trial and appeal. It has also included matters in arbitration and mediation, giving him a comprehensive perspective on how to navigate complex legal challenges.
Prior Representative Matters:
Represented publicly traded clinical stage bio-pharmaceutical company in business tort litigation; obtained settlement on eve of trial.
Represented major financial institution in lawsuit alleging violations of the California Unfair Competition Act, among others; achieved complete dismissal without leave to amend.
Represented global online retailer in breach of contract lawsuit; obtained favorable settlement.
Represented major financial institution in breach of contract and promissory estoppel dispute; achieved summary disposition on all contract claims.
Represented major financial institution in employment discrimination dispute; obtained favorable settlement in mediation.
Represented private equity firm in lawsuit alleging breach of contract, fraud, and several business torts.
Represented major financial institution in lawsuit alleging breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and negligent supervision.
Represented pro bono disabled veteran in real estate litigation; obtained favorable settlement.
Secured withholding of removal for an asylum seeker pro bono.
Our Roots
Paying homage to his hometown of Cheviot Hills, Samir brings his experience to Cheviot Law, a boutique firm specializing in litigation, trademark, and estate planning.
He maintains a strong commitment to pro bono work and lectures on Wills and Estates at St. Francis School of Law.