Timothy V. Kassouni

Timothy V. Kassouniis a Sacramento-based attorney with a profound dedication to defending property rights and personal freedom, principles he believes to be deeply interconnected. As the founder of Kassouni Law, with branches in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California, he has built a reputation for his vigorous defense against both government and private encroachments on property rights. Focusing his practice on land use and zoning, and appellate business litigation, his clientele is spread across the Sacramento and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.Mr. Kassouni has represented clients in high-profile cases at all levels of the judicial system, including appearances before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. His legal work has significantly influenced land use, appeals, business and property rights law, contributing to setting legal precedents across California.Born in New York and raised in various parts of California, Mr. Kassouni has developed a keen sensitivity to the needs of diverse client groups ranging from small farmers to large commercial developers. His protective instincts, which first emerged during his school days when he would stand up to bullies, have evolved into a professional commitment to safeguarding his clients' legal rights. He has been given a 10/10 rating on Avvo and has received stellar peer reviews through Martindale-Hubbell.Mr. Kassouni’s legal career was enriched by a judicial externship at the Supreme Court of California under the Honorable Justice David N. Eagleson, an experience that provided him with invaluable insights into the judicial process. Prior to establishing his own firm in 2009, he worked with some of California’s leading legal institutions, including the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and other private firms.Educationally, Mr. Kassouni holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School and an A.B. in philosophy from the University of California at Berkeley. His time at Loyola was particularly formative, as he studied eminent domain and inverse condemnation law under Professor Gideon Kanner, a leading authority in the field. This mentorship, along with a pioneering public interest fellowship at the Pacific Legal Foundation, galvanized his passion for land use and constitutional property rights.