Mr. Bakhtiar handles serious injury matters for our firm. Mr. Bakhtiar is well versed in complex civil litigation matters. Mr. Bakhtiar’s aggressive approach has enabled him to successfully litigate as well as settle serious injury matters and to attain very favorable results for his clients.
Litigation is often likened to a game of chess. Where to be successful, a player must be at least one step ahead of his or her opponent. Mr. Bakhtiar’s philosophy is to be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the case in order to foresee the eventual actions of his adversary, thereby being in a position to capitalize upon as many contingencies as possible. To this end, Mr. Bakhtiar expends a significant amount of time throughout each action becoming fully acquainted with his clients, the facts of their case and the laws governing the matter.
Mr. Bakhtiar’s dedication to his clients and his assertive style of advocacy sets him apart from the mainstream legal community. Mr. Bakhtiar strives for perfection in order to produce outstanding results for his clients and their families.
Position:
Partner
Education & Background:
UCLA (Bachelors of Arts)
Latin Honor of Suma Cum Laude
Departmental Honors (History)
Pi Gamma Mu International Honors Society for the Social Sciences
Golden Key National Honors Society
Southwestern University School of Law (Juris Doctorate)
Admitted:
State Bar of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
California Supreme Court
Practice Areas:
Personal Injury Litigation
Business Litigation
Workers’ Compensation
Memberships:
American Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
American Bar Association (Member)
Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles (Member)
Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
About David M. Livingston
David M. Livingston, ESQ.
Livingston, Bakhtiar & Haghighi, LLP
3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 770
Los Angeles, California 90010-1901
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Mr. Livingston heads our Criminal Defense and Family Law practice. Mr. Livingston has extensive experience in all aspects of Family Law ranging from pre-nuptial agreements to domestic violence to post judgment matters, particularly Child Custody, Child and Spousal Support, the equitable division of community property, and preservation of separate property assets.
Mr. Livingston also has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of Criminal Defense ranging from misdemeanors to Felonies, including Racketeering, Organized Crime, Drug, Fraud, Theft, Assault and White Collar Crime. Mr. Livingston aggressively defends his clients and is knowledgeable about the Immigration implications of criminal charges.
Mr. Livingston has successfully handled numerous cases in State and Federal Courts.
Position:
Partner
Education & Background:
California State University Long Beach (B.A. Political Science)
Dean's List
Southwestern University School of Law (Juris Doctorate)
Admitted:
State Bar of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
California Supreme Court
Practice Areas:
Criminal Defense and Family Law
Other Activities:
California State Bar (Member)
American Bar Association (Member)
Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
American Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
About David Haghighi
David M. Haghighi, ESQ.
Livingston, Bakhtiar & Haghighi, LLP
3435 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 770
Los Angeles, California 90010-1901
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Mr. Haghighi heads our Corporate and Immigration practice areas. Mr. Haghighi brings to the table a comprehensive "hands-on" approach, formerly serving as a Vice President at Bank of America, and managing funds well into the 100+ millions of dollars. Within the Corporate practice realm, he concentrates in general business transactions including mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation, business planning, and contract negotiation and preparation. Mr. Haghighi has represented numerous individual start-up companies, as well as buyers and sellers of businesses worth millions of dollars.
Mr. Haghighi also brings a "hands-on" approach to our immigration practice. Having immigrated to the United States at a young age, Mr. Haghighi understands the implications of separation of family members across continents. While attending law school, Mr. Haghighi spearheaded US Green Card Lottery Facilitators, Inc., an organization which has successfully registered individuals from over 120 different countries around the world in the annual United States Diversity Visa Lottery. Among other immigration matters, it is Mr. Haghighi's passion to routinely defend individuals who are placed into removal/deportation proceedings.
Position:
Partner
Education & Background:
UCLA (Bachelor of Arts)
College Honors
Latin Honor of Cum Laude
Departmental Honors (psychology)
PSI Chi: National Psychology Honors Association (Distinguished Member)
Southwestern University School of Law (Juris Doctorate)
Admitted:
State Bar of California
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States District Court for the Central District of California
California Supreme Court
Practice Areas:
Corporate Law
Immigration Law
Bankruptcy
Other Activities:
California State Bar (Member)
American Bar Association (Member)
Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member)
American Immigration Lawyers of America (Member)
Co-Author: Unconscious Transference and Characteristics of Accurate and Inaccurate Eyewitnesses. (Journal of Psychology, Crime & Law - 1995, Vol.2)