Reed T. Aljian
Reed Aljian
Newport Beach
California (CA)
Business Litigation
Class Action/Mass Torts
Profile
Reed's practice focuses on complex business litigation and consumer class actions. Past litigation matters have included commercial and business contract disputes, unfair business practices, labor and employment claims and real estate litigation. Mr. Aljian has significant experience in all phases of litigation, having represented a diverse client base as both plaintiff and defendant. He also serves as general counsel to various companies and high net worth individuals, offering corporate, transactional, and litigation consulting. He is a member of the State Bar's Committee for the Administration of Justice and he is chairman of Neighborhood Legal Services' Hon. Dickran Tevrizian Fellowship Committee.
Selected To
Southern California Rising Stars 2011
Southern California Rising Stars 2010
Southern California Rising Stars 2009
About Reed Aljian
Admitted: 2000, California
Professional Webpage: www.dailyaljian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&i...
Honors and Awards:
- 2008 Outstanding Achievement and Commitment to Pro Bono and Service to the Community, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member of State Bar of California's Committee on Administration of Justice
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Past Member of the State Bar of California's Committee for the Delivery of Legal Services. (2009-2011)
- Chairman of the Hon. Dickran Tevrizian (ret.) Fellowship Committee, Neighborhood Legal Services of Glendale, 2010-2011
Verdicts and Settlements:
- In re Marriage of Reed (Superior Court, Orange County) (2011): After a three-day bench trial representing respondent/mother in action for modification of child support and reimbursement of expenses, client awarded judgment on all claims.
- Shirvanian v. Szekelyhidi (Superior Court, Orange County) (2011): Representing plaintiff suing for default of loan agreement and fraud, client awarded judgment equal to two times the loan balance plus attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses.
- Hill v. Dailey (Superior Court, Orange County) (2011); Representing real estate agent against another agent, a broker, and her real estate company alleging breach of contract, wrongful termination, interference, and wage and hour claims. After a year of litigation, client obtained favorable settlement resolving all claims.
- Automobile Club of Southern California v. Mellon Bank (US District Court, Central District CA) (2004): After 10-day bench trial representing bank in breach of contract action, client awarded judgment on all claims, including counter-claims, attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses.
- Jimenez v. Luna, et al. (Superior Court, Los Angeles County) (2007): Member of trial team representing 92-year-old pro bono client. After a bench trial, client awarded judgment on all claims, compensatory and punitive damages of more than $2.5 million, and attorneys' fees and costs. Public Counsel reported that the judgment in this case was the largest judgment ever obtained on a Public Counsel pro bono consumer law case.
- Ortega v. California Lodge Suites Hotel (Superior Court, Orange County) (2012); Representing a class of approximately 550 individuals, alleging claims for wrongful eviction practices against an Orange County hotel, negotiated settlement for the maximum statutory damages per class member, plus attorneys fees, costs, and expenses.
Educational Background:
- B.A., English Literature, University of California-Berkeley, 1995
- J.D., Loyola Law School-Los Angeles, 2000
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