Benno B. Ashrafi

Benno B. Ashrafi is a partner at Weitz & Luxenberg, who predominantly oversees the Mesothelioma and Asbestos department at the firm. Licensed to practice in the state of California, he assists residents statewide with their legal issues pertaining to asbestos and mesothelioma litigation. His clients and peers consider him to be a consummate professional, owing to his extensive experience spanning 18 years and compassionate outlook.Mr. Ashrafi received his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of California, Berkeley. He went on to pursue his interest in the legal profession at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 2006. He graduated second in class, further exhibiting his impeccable scholastic performance throughout law school. Before his current role at Weitz & Luxenberg, he worked at a Dallas-based law firm till 2011.An active member of the Californian legal sphere, Mr. Ashrafi maintains memberships with many prominent legal organizations, such as the American Association for Justice, the Multimillion-Dollar Verdicts & Settlements Club, and the Consumers Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. As someone who places a strong emphasis on delivering client-centric services, he is committed to guiding his current team toward providing empathetic, yet fierce representation for his clients.Mr. Ashrafi boasts a successful track record of verdicts and settlements, including some cases with a whopping $15 million and $25 million recovery. Working out of the firm’s Los Angeles office, he is passionate about safeguarding the rights of clients who have been adversely affected by asbestos exposure and is dedicated to helping those afflicted with mesothelioma receive the financial compensation they require. Well-renowned for handling all his cases with the utmost dignity and respect, his clients and peers appreciate him for his shrewd legal acumen and adept skillset.