Meet Azin Valafar
Experienced Legal Advocate & Mediator

Work Experience
Azin’s journey, spanning representation of both plaintiffs and defendants, gives her a balanced perspective that guides parties towards solutions that honor their interests.
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Azin has spent the vast majority of her legal career litigating complex business disputes and employment matters. Over the last several years, Azin has worked with Franklin Law, where she has represented Plaintiffs in employment matters. Prior to joining Franklin Law, Azin was an attorney at Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl and before that at Glaser Weil Fink Howard Avchen & Shapiro LLP. Azin began her legal career with Girardi Keese, Engstrom Lipscomb & Lack and Byrman and Apelian in the area of personal injury.
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In addition, as a former business owner herself, Azin has a rare personal insight into employment issues and understands firsthand the importance of creating a safe and equitable work environment.
Areas of Specialization
- Business Disputes​​
- Employment​
​- Wage & Hour​
​- Sexual Assault ​
​- Personal Injury​
​- Mass Tort​
​- Landlord / Tenant


Education
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution: Mediation Certificate
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Loyola Law School: Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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University of Southern California; Marshall School of Business: Business Administration (B.A.)
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