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Auto Legal Group is the law firm that California automobile dealerships trust for legal representation
Our team
Meet members of the Auto Legal Group team.

Our team has extensive professional experience in assisting businesses and individuals with various legal needs. Learn more about what we each bring to the table.

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    Ali Kamarei, Esq.
    FOUNDING PARTNER
    ADMITTED IN CALIFORNIA

    In addition to practicing law for over 25 years, Mr. Kamarei is an author, inventor, and entrepreneur. He has successfully litigated several jury and non-jury trials as well as arbitrations and mediations in consumer law cases and commercial transactions. He has represented clients in large disputes in various jurisdictions, including Northern and Southern California, Wisconsin, Florida, Montana, Texas, Maryland, Utah, and New Jersey. Additionally, Mr. Kamarei has successfully argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and California Appellate Courts reversing trial court judgments in published decisions. Mr. Kamarei is a co-author of a suite of comprehensive online training and educational materials, as well as lawsuit prevention software. Mr. Kamarei regularly speaks across the country on issues related to the auto industry.

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    Ali Rakhshanifar, Esq.FOUNDING PARTNER
    ADMITTED IN CALIFORNIA

    Mr. Rakhshanifar is well experienced in civil litigation, automotive dealership representation, settlement negotiations, automotive compliance and training, and has litigated several bench and jury trials, and arbitration hearings. He is also recognized as an experienced auto dealer attorney with a demonstrated history of defending independent auto dealerships across California, as well as multi-franchise new car dealer groups at both bench and jury trials. Mr. Rakhshanifar has also defended automobile dealers in employment cases. In addition to his legal experience, he has a strong background in auto dealer operations and sales. Mr Rakhshanifar is also a co-author of a suite of comprehensive online training and educational materials, as well as lawsuit prevention software. Mr. Rakhshanifar regularly speaks across the country on issues related to the auto industry.

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    Glen Olives, Esq.
    PARTNER, ALG California
    ADMITTED IN CALIFORNIA

    Mr. Olives is an experienced litigator with trial and appellate practice experience both in California state courts and federal courts. In addition to being a car enthusiast, he is a decorated U.S. Army veteran and former law professor, authoring multiple peer-reviewed academic articles as well as a book. Mr. Olives has litigated consumer cases in Court and in Arbitration and is well familiar with the CLRA and Song Beverly claims. Mr. Olives is well versed in Spanish and taught law in Mexico.

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    Brooke Brigham, Esq.
    ATTORNEY
    ADMITTED IN CALIFORNIA

    Ms. Brigham, Esq, boasts over 20 years of experience in civil litigation, where she has adeptly handled a diverse array of business disputes on behalf of a wide-ranging clientele. Her extensive expertise encompasses the skillful resolution of complex disputes through various legal avenues, including bench trials, jury trials, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. Before embarking on her civil law practice, Ms. Brigham worked as a criminal defense attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area and also held a position as a professor at San Francisco Law School.

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    Samir Nimer
    Senior Case Manager

    Mr. Nimer oversees the legal staff across the state of California. He also manages cases from retention of clients through trial. He is well experienced in client communication, discovery, case analysis, as well as ensuring case deadlines are met and clients and attorneys are kept up to date on their matters. Bilingual: English/Spanish.

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    Daniel Moreno
    Senior Case Manager

    Mr. Moreno also oversees the legal staff across California. He manages cases from retention of clients through trial. He is well experienced in client communication, discovery, case analysis, as well as ensuring case deadlines are met and clients and attorneys are kept up to date on their matters. Trilingual: English/Spanish/French.

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    Christian Madrid
    Case Manager

    Mr. Madrid manages cases from retention of clients through trial. He manages client communication, discovery, case analysis, as well as ensuring case deadlines are met and clients and attorneys are kept up to date on their matters. Bilingual: English/Spanish.

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    Pedro Cabrera
    Case Manager

    Mr. Cabrera oversees cases from the initial client engagement to the trial stage. His responsibilities include handling client communications, managing the discovery process, analyzing cases, and making sure all case deadlines are adhered to. He ensures both clients and attorneys are regularly updated on case progress. Bilingual: English/Spanish.

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    Hana Kamarei
    Legal Assistant

    Ms. Kamarei takes a leading role in working alongside the paralegal team, case managers, and attorneys. Her expertise is crucial in overseeing and ensuring the efficient and effective execution of daily operations and administrative tasks. Bilingual: English/Farsi.

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    JORGE NUNEZ
    Legal Assistant

    Mr. Nunez works directly with the paralegal team, case managers, and attorneys to ensure the smooth execution of daily operations and administration. Bilingual: English/Spanish.

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    Vivia Melo
    Legal Assistant

    Ms. Melo actively supports the paralegal team, case managers, and attorneys. She contributes to the smooth functioning of daily operations and administrative processes, gaining valuable experience and knowledge in the field. Bilingual: English/Portuguese.

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