Ryan D. Kashfian

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Appellate, Intellectual Property, Criminal Defense: White Collar

Focus areas

Appeals, Copyrights, Criminal Law – Federal, Intellectual Property Law, Non-Compete Agreements, Patents, Trade Secret, Trademarks, White Collar Crime

Attorney Ryan D. Kashfian serves as a founding partner at Kashfian & Kashfian, LLP, a prominent law firm situated in Los Angeles, California. He is widely recognized as a distinguished trial lawyer and a rising star in his field. Mr. Kashfian extends invaluable legal guidance and assistance to a diverse array of clients within his geographical area. His expertise encompasses various legal domains, including:

• Business litigation
• Real estate matters
• Intellectual property concerns
• Civil litigation cases
• Defense against health care fraud allegations
• White collar criminal defense
• Handling appeals

Throughout his notable legal journey, Mr. Kashfian has achieved remarkable triumphs while representing a diverse clientele. His portfolio includes major corporations, global celebrities, professional athletes, and other individuals. His consistent success in securing favorable outcomes in both state and federal courts has established him as a brilliant legal mind, earning acclaim both inside and outside the courtroom.

Recognized for his exceptional professionalism and service, Mr. Kashfian consistently garners recognition from his peers, placing him within the top 5% of lawyers nationwide. Testimonials and referrals from contented clients further underscore his excellence.

Mr. Kashfian holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, in addition to a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. He graduated among the top 20% of his class. During his tenure in law school, he merited the First Honors Award for his outstanding academic achievements in the field of remedies. Additionally, he served as a judicial extern for Associate Justice Norvell “Fred” Woods Jr., at the Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Seven, located in Los Angeles.

His legal admissions encompass practice before esteemed courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Furthermore, Mr. Kashfian is a registered patent attorney, acknowledged by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Noteworthy cases from his career include:

• Anabi Oil Corp. v. IFuel, Inc., No. B301899, 2021 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 4407 (July 6, 2021): Successfully defending against an oil distributor’s complaint by affirming an anti-SLAPP order, highlighting that the complaint stemmed from protected activity (a settlement agreement) and dismissing claims of breached right of first refusal.
• Munoz v. Welch, No. B301717, 2020 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 8662 (Dec. 29, 2020): Reversal of a Superior Court order, asserting that the complaint, dismissed with prejudice as statute-barred, was erroneously constrained by the statute of limitations.
• Chavez v. Lifetech Res., No. B282417, 2019 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 1008 (Feb. 11, 2019): Successful appeal, reversing a jury’s verdict favoring a defendant-employer due to insufficient substantial evidence and inconsistencies within the jury’s findings.
• United States v. Doe, 810 F.3d 1110 (9th Cir. 2016): Reversal of a District Court’s broad order mandating the former attorneys’ document production without initial in-camera examination, emphasizing the impropriety of ordering document disclosure without assessing potential criminal fraud involvement.
• Jin v. Holder, 585 F. App’x 625 (9th Cir. 2014): Prevailing appeal against an Immigration Judge’s rejection of an asylum petitioner’s withholding of removal request, highlighting inadequate evidence to substantiate the Immigration Judge’s adverse credibility determination.
• Solid 21, Inc. v. Breitling USA, Inc., 512 F. App’x 685 (9th Cir. 2013): Successful reversal of a District Court’s dismissal of Solid 21, Inc.’s trademark infringement complaint, based on the District Court’s error in permitting defendants to present evidence for rebuttal.

Mr. Kashfian’s legal prowess and exemplary track record consistently position him as a remarkable legal advocate within his domain.