Atty. Neama Rahmani

Atty. Neama Rahmani

Neama is a world-renowned lawyer and the President and co-founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers. He has over 20 years of experience handling civil and criminal cases.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Neama Rahmani at a glance

Neama Rahmani is a President based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at West Coast Trial Lawyers. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in California (2002), Nevada (2023), Arizona (2024), and Washington (2024). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Neama is a world-renowned lawyer and the President and co-founder of West Coast Trial Lawyers
  • He has over 20 years of experience handling civil and criminal cases
  • He regularly appears on CNN, Fox News, BBC, and other television stations to provide his expert analysis of the law
  • Neama graduated from UCLA at the age of 19 and Harvard Law School at the age of 22, making him one of the youngest graduates in the 200-year history of Harvard Law School
  • Upon graduation, Neama was hired by the largest law firm in Los Angeles, where he met his partner, Allen Patatanyan, and he represented companies such as Disney, Marriott, and the Roman Catholic Church
  • But Neama wanted to help ordinary people, not corporations, so he joined the Department of Justice and prosecuted drug and human trafficking cases along the United States-Mexico border
  • While working as a federal prosecutor, Neama captured and successfully prosecuted a fugitive murderer and drug kingpin who was featured on “America’s Most Wanted.” Neama was then appointed to be the Director of Enforcement of the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission and oversaw and investigated the elected officials and highest-level employees of the City of Los Angeles, including the Mayor and City Council
  • He held that position until founding West Coast Trial Lawyers, which has grown to 25 lawyers and 200 non-lawyer staff
  • Neama has extensive trial experience leading teams of attorneys against the largest companies in the world
  • He has successfully tried dozens of cases to jury verdict as lead trial counsel and has argued and won before state and federal appeals courts
  • Over the course of his career, Neama has handled thousands of civil cases, obtaining many seven and eight-figure settlements and judgments, and has helped his clients win more than $1 billion
  • He has also put more than a thousand criminal defendants in prison
  • Neama is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington State
  • He sits on the UCLA Political Science Board of Advisors and lives in Los Angeles

Practice Areas Explained

Neama Rahmani's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Neama Rahmani handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Neama Rahmani is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Motorcycle Accidents

Neama Rahmani is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Neama Rahmani is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Neama Rahmani

Where is Neama Rahmani's law office located?
Neama Rahmani's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is West Coast Trial Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Neama Rahmani handle?
Neama Rahmani focuses on car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall, dog bites. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Neama Rahmani practiced law?
Neama Rahmani has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Neama Rahmani go to law school?
Neama Rahmani earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Neama Rahmani for a consultation?
You can contact Neama Rahmani directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Neama Rahmani received?
Neama Rahmani's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School
- 2002
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1999

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002
Nevada
Admitted: 2023
Arizona
Admitted: 2024
Washington
Admitted: 2024

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