Personal Injury · Lemon Law · Insurance Bad Faith

Their first offer
is never the answer.

Beverly Hills attorney for the injured and the wronged. One lawyer on your file from the first call to the last signature. Your case evaluation is free. Your recovery is the only thing we get paid for.

Practice Beverly Hills
Top result $1,400,000
Fees $0 unless we win
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The Record

Every case taken
is a case fought.

Selected recoveries, entered as they stand. Disputed liability, adverse witnesses, policy-limit fights — the record below was built on hard cases, not easy ones.

No. 001
$0
Car Accident

A hotly disputed collision in which a witness placed our client at fault. We dismantled the account and secured a seven-figure recovery.

No. 002
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Dog Bite

A German Shepherd attack that left our client with permanent scarring. We made certain the recovery reflected the permanence.

No. 003
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Motorcycle Accident

Side-swiped while lane-splitting. We recovered $25,000 over the policy limits — money the insurer insisted did not exist.

No. 004
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Car Accident

A head-on collision around a blind bend with liability heavily disputed. We settled the dispute in our client's favor.

Results are specific to their facts. No outcome is guaranteed — but the record speaks.

Michael Khodabakhsh, founding attorney of Lemon Tree Law Founding Attorney
The Attorney

Michael Khodabakhsh

Some attorneys build a practice on volume. Michael built his on outcomes — for people injured in accidents, stuck with defective vehicles, or wronged by their own insurers.

At Southwestern Law School he founded and led the Tort Litigation Society, earned CALI and Witkin awards for academic excellence, and left with one conviction: an injured client deserves the same firepower an insurance company buys by the hour.

When he's not in the office, you'll find him outdoors, at a game, or inside a good work of fiction.

Education
B.A. Political Science, UCLA · J.D., Southwestern Law School
Honors
CALI Award · Witkin Award for Academic Excellence
Leadership
Founder & President, Tort Litigation Society
Focus
Personal Injury · Lemon Law · Insurance Bad Faith
Nationally Recognized Personal Injury Law Firm
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Areas of Practice

Three fights.
One standard.

I

Personal Injury

Car accidents, motorcycle collisions, dog bites, and the injuries that follow. You focus on healing; we focus on making the responsible party pay for it — medical bills, lost wages, and the suffering no invoice captures.

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II

Lemon Law

A new car that keeps breaking isn't bad luck — it's a legal claim. California's lemon law can put a refund, replacement, or cash settlement in your hands, with the manufacturer paying your attorney's fees.

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III

Insurance Bad Faith

You paid your premiums. When an insurer delays, lowballs, or denies a valid claim, California law gives you a cause of action against them — and we know exactly how to use it.

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Why Lemon Tree Law

Insurers have adjusters.
You have counsel.

Dedicated

One attorney. Your case.

No case managers, no hand-offs. Michael handles your matter personally, and your needs set the agenda from day one.

Experienced

Built for hard cases.

Disputed liability, hostile witnesses, policy-limit standoffs — years of personal injury practice means nothing about your case will be new to us.

Trusted

Thousands of happy clients.

Recovery by recovery, referral by referral. Our clients come back, and they send the people they care about.

Prepared

Built like it's going to trial.

Most claims settle. The ones that settle well are the ones the other side believes we are willing to try. Every file is worked to that standard from day one.

Testimonials
★★★★★

What our clients say
when it's over.

Rated Excellent · based on 17 Google reviews

Every recovery on our record belongs to a client who trusted us with the worst season of their life. Here is what they said afterward, word for word, on Google.

★★★★★

My lawyer, Michael, was incredibly helpful, caring, and accommodating to all of my needs. He helped me to purse a personal injury case after my car accident and he did everything!! He was incredibly accommodating to my needs and schedule and helped me to get the medical care and compensation I needed.

Thank you so much Michael and I am ever so grateful to you!!

Giavanna T. · Google Review
★★★★★

I was recommended to Michael from a friend of mine that was in a similar situation and he has exceeded expectations. He took care of everything and explained the situation clearly. He was always available whenever I had questions and made the whole experience easy. I have already recommended another friend of mine and would recommend Michael to anyone looking for an attorney.

Joshua R. · Google Review
★★★★★

Michael at Lemon Tree Law is absolutely amazing! He made a very stressful situation so so so much easier! My case resolved quickly and in my favor. I highly recommend them!!!

Isabel T. · Google Review
★★★★★

I’m very satisfied with the service that I received from my Lawyer Michael Khodabakhsh. He’s very knowledgeable and guided me what needs to be done. He treated me with a lot of respect and attention. I’m very thankful for everything he done for me and would highly recommend him to anyone who was looking for a competent and respectful attorneys.

Jemmel J. · Google Review
★★★★★

Listening to my friends recommendation on the attorney Michael Khodabakhsh was the best decision ever. He is so thorough with the whole process because it can be overwhelming. He is kind and is constantly keeping you updated even today there is no change. I appreciate all of his hard work and how easy he made this process for me and my family. Thank you!! Definitely recommend 10/10

Samantha V. · Google Review
★★★★★

Michale from Lemon Tree Law has been amazing and got the most from my accident. Also, he constantly checked in to ensure I was doing okay and explain the process. I highly recommend it!

Noel B. · Google Review
★★★★★

Michael was the absolute best and very commutative and represented me the best of his abilities and I couldn’t be happier. This law firm is the place to go

Elina B. · Google Review
★★★★★

Mike was so helpful throughout this long process and made sure I was taken care of! Highly recommend! Thank you !

Lorenzo B. · Google Review
★★★★★

Even tho I was at fault he got me my settlement done faster then I thought

Luis V. · Google Review
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Queries

Before you call.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most. For everything else, the consultation is free — and so is the phone call.

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Safety first — get medical help if you need it. Once you're safe, photograph the scene, exchange information with the other driver, and report the accident to police if necessary. From there, we take over: we deal with the insurance companies and handle the claims process for you.

In California, you typically have two years from the date of injury. Miss the deadline and you may lose the right to compensation entirely — so speak with a lawyer as early as possible to protect your claim.

Medical bills, lost wages, and property damage — plus non-economic damages like pain and suffering. Where the other party's conduct was extreme, punitive damages may be on the table as well.

Anywhere from a few months to a couple of years, depending on complexity and whether the insurer is willing to settle fairly. If trial is necessary, it can take longer — and we keep you informed at every step either way.

Nothing up front. We work on contingency: no fee unless we win. For lemon law cases, California law generally requires the manufacturer to pay your attorney's fees on top of your recovery.

Free Case Evaluation

Tell us what
happened.

One conversation is usually enough to know whether you have a case — and what it may be worth. It costs you nothing, and it obligates you to nothing.

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468 N. Camden Dr. · Beverly Hills