Practice areas: General Litigation
Licensed in California since: 2000
Education: Loyola Law School Los Angeles
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2012 
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100 Bayview CircleSuite 5500
Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: 949-861-2524 Email: Reed Aljian Visit website
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Mr. Aljian's litigation practice covers a broad range of legal matters, including partnership disputes, contract disputes, wage and hour claims, labor and employment claims, sexual harassment and assault, real estate, construction defect, insurance coverage, and trust and estate litigation. Mr. Aljian represents both plaintiffs and defendants in individual and class action lawsuits, in federal and state court, and in arbitration. He also serves as general counsel to various companies and high net worth individuals.
First Admitted: 2000, California
Professional Webpage: https://dailyaljian.com/about/reed-aljian/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Past member of State Bar of California's Committee on Administration of Justice (2012-2015)
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. The PENTA Building Group, LLC, et al. (2024-Present) - Representing Plaintiff contractor against General Contractor and property owner Pepperdine University to recover $177,583.30 for services rendered. Matter pending. , 2025
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. Seabreeze Management Company, Inc., et al. (2024-Present) - Representing Plaintiff contractor against property manager for breach of contract to recover $16,194 for services rendered. Mr. Aljain negotiated a settlement of the entire balance due and attorneys' fees and costs incurred. , 2025
- Gallup v. Superior Transportation Associates, Inc. (2024-present) - Representing the Respondent in a writ proceeding in which the Petitioner, a shareholder and a former employee who started a competing business after Respondent terminated him, seeks production of Respondent's corporate and financial records. Matter remains pending. , 2025
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. Elite Earthworks & Engineering, Inc., et al. (2024-Present) - Representing Plaintiff contractor against General Contractor and Surety on Payment Bond to recover $163,094 for services rendered. Matter pending. , 2025
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. Birdgroup, et al. (2023-Present) - Representing Plaintiff contractor against Owner and General Contractor in collection and mechanic's lien action seeking to recover $135,000 for services rendered. Matter pending. , 2025
- Sochil Martin v. La Luz Del Mundo (2020-Present) - Defense of two individual and one corporate defendant in lawsuit alleging trafficking, racketeering, forced labor, wage and hour claims, and sexual battery in high profile matter involving national and international parties; matter pending. , 2025
- Jane Doe 1, et al. v. Iglesia Del Dios Vivo Columna Y Apoyo De Law Verdad La Luz Del Mundo (2021-present) - Representing multiple defendants in a lawsuit alleging sexual battery and related claims. Matter pending. , 2025
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. SimonCRE, et al. (2023-2025) - Representing the Plaintiff contractor against the property owner and the general contractor to recover $152,363 for services rendered. Mr. Aljian successfully resolved the case for payment to client in the amount of $150,000. , 2025
- Newton Solutions, LLC vs. Stephen Scott Brown, Case No. 23STRO07780 (2023-present): Representing Petitioner Newton Solutions in action for contempt of Workplace Violence Restraining Orders by Respondent Brown. After five-day bench trial, the Court found Respondent guilty of contempt, sentencing him to 180 hours of community service. Thereafter, the Court granted client's motion for attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses. , 2025
- Roe v. M. Cordoba, et al. (Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County) (2022-2025) Representing defendant and cross-complainant. Plaintiff alleged defamation and related claims. Defendant alleged Plaintiff infected her with herpes, falsely representing he was STD free before and after engaging in unprotected sex, causing her the infection and lifelong damages. After two years of litigation, the Firm moved for terminating, issue, and evidentiary sanctions against Plaintiff for discovery abuses, including violating two separate discovery Orders (one requiring his appearance at deposition and the other requiring his appearance at a medical examination to test for herpes). The Court granted the Motion, in part, precluding Plaintiff from testifying at trial on any contested issue and from introducing medical evidence. Shortly thereafter, Plaintiff settled the action, dismissing his claims and agreeing to a monetary payment to Mr. Aljian's client, the Defendant. , 2024
- Advantage Grading & Engineering, Inc. v. Superior Paving Company, Inc. (2022-2024) - Representing Defendant contractor in action filed by a subcontractor, alleging breach of contract. On behalf of client, Mr. Aljian filed a cross-complaint for fraud. Thereafter, Plaintiff dismissed the action for no payment and no consideration other than a release of claims. , 2023
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. Uka Big Saver Foods, Inc., et al, and related cross-complaint: Representing Plaintiff paving contractor against property owner and property manager seeking recovery of $39,305. Defendant filed cross-complaint, seeking approximately $1,000,000 in alleged damages. On the eve of trial, Mr. Aljian successfully negotiated a settlement of all claims, whereby Defendants agreed to pay Mr. Aljian's client $100,000 (over twice the balance due) and to dismiss their claims against Mr. Aljian's client with prejudice. , 2023
- H.F. v. Garcia, et al. - Representing Defendant and religious leader in action alleging claims for sexual battery. After Mr. Aljian took Plaintiff's deposition and moved for summary judgment, Plaintiff dismissed her claims. No settlement payment was made in connection with the dismissal. , 2023
- Francesca Tucker-Schuyler v. City of Montebello (Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County) (2020-2022) Representing the former City Manager against the City of Montebello alleging whistleblower retaliation and discrimination. After two years of litigation and on the eve of trial, and after taking the deposition of every City Council member involved in the alleged unlawful conduct, the Firm moved for evidentiary sanctions and $100,000 in monetary sanctions for discovery abuses by the City and its legal counsel. Shortly thereafter, and before the hearing on the discovery motion, the case settled for $2,850,000, which was over 12 times the client's annual salary. Plaintiff separately recovered her full severance, equal to 18-months salary. , 2022
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. HK Contractors (2020-2021) - Represented paving subcontractor in action for breach of contract, fraud, and conversion against general contractor, owner of general contractor, and alter egos seeking recovery of approximately $46,000; Court entered judgement against defendant and alter egos on all claims for approximately $84,000, inclusive of attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses. , 2022
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. Lovco Construction, Inc. (Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles) (2020-2022) - Representing Plaintiff, a paving contractor, against Defendant, a material supplier. Parties entered a contract requiring Defendant to provide base materials of a certain specification. Complaint alleged the Defendant supplied materials that did not meet specification and refused to replace the materials. After two years of litigation, during which time Defendant largely refused to discuss settlement, Mr. Aljian settled the matter the day before trial for the full value of the defective materials. , 2022
- Julia Brooks Legacy Trust, dated December 22, 2014 - Beneficiaries of trust filed petition against Co-Trustees for alleged elder abuse, among other claims. After discovery commenced, Co-Trustees engaged Mr. Aljian to take respond to and to take discovery. After taking the depositions of the two beneficiaries and one percipient witness, Petitioners immediately dismissed the action and released all claims against clients. , 2021
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. Verdin Concrete, Inc. and Landmark American Insurance Company (2019-2021) - Representation of Plaintiff contractor in indemnity action against subcontractor and subcontractor’s insurance company seeking recovery of unpaid defense and indemnity payments; settled for $450,000. , 2021
- Department of Industrial Relations v. Snamluang Thaifood, Inc. (2019-2021) - Defense of popular Los Angeles restaurant accused of wage and hour violations; Settled on terms favorable to client., 2021
- Representation of Superior Paving Company, Inc., a construction contractor, in numerous collections actions in capacity as plaintiff seeking recovery of unpaid balance due. , 2020
- Confidential Client (2019) - Representing television producer in various disputes. Matters pending. , 2020
- Superior Paving Company, Inc. v. Bear Valley 2005, LLC, et al. (Superior Court of California, Imperial County) (2016-2019) Representing paving contractor against commercial property owner and related entities to collect for services rendered. Defendants filed cross-complaint, alleging work was performed negligently, causing damage. Matter settled a month before trial. Matter resolved on terms favorable to client. , 2019
- SoCal Lien Solutions, LLC v. Arash Feyzjou, et al. (2018) - Represented the defendant homeowner in lawsuit filed by the assignee of a construction contractor's lien claim. The assignee (SoCal Lien Solutions) recorded the lien. The firm filed a demur on behalf of the homeowner. In response, the plaintiff dismissed case and then filed a new lien. After threatening to file a lawsuit on behalf of the owner against the plaintiff and the plaintiff's attorney, the second lien was released. , 2018
- Majority Strategies, LLC v. Cole Harris, et al. (2018-2019) - Clients are the defendants in a lawsuit filed by a prolitical campaign vendor. The defendants are a 2019 candidate for Lt. Governor for State of California and his campaign, and the candidate's wife. The clients were sued by the vendor seeking to collect an alleged balance due of $420,000. After extensive litigation, Plaintiff agreed to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice for $0 despite having previously demanded payment of $1 million. , 2019
- Confidential Settlement (2018) - Client purchased newly constructed home from defendant. During rainstorm shortly after purchase of home, basement flooded. Plaintiff alleged the cause of the flood was a defect in construction of basement by the defendant. Matter settled at mediation for five times Plaintiff's original demand, including all fees and costs incurred. , 2018
- Scott Leary v. Fairbanks Highlands Maintenance Associated, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles) (2018) Representing Plaintiff, a San Diego Neurosurgeon considered among top surgeons in America, and his wife, owners of a multi-million estate in San Diego County. After heavy rains in December 2016, the estate was flooded with raw sewage, causing millions of dollars in damages. Plaintiff sued the home owner's association, alleging the cause of flood was a damaged sewer line to be maintained by the HOA, which the HOA had never maintained. Client settled on favorable terms. , 2018
- Dare 2 Care, Inc. v. Los Angeles Developmental Services Foundation (Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles) (2017-2018) Represented plaintiff residential care facility. Plaintiff had provided specialized care to developmentally disabled persons. Plaintiff and defendant entered into a services contract to provide care to residents placed by defendant in Plaintiff's facility. Defendant breached the contract by refusing to pay for the services rendered, forcing plaintiff to close its doors. Plaintiff sued for breach of contract, among other related claims. After a seven-day jury trial, jury entered a verdict in favor of firm client. , 2018
- Goldstone United Investment LLC v. Cole Matthew Harris, et al., (Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles) (2017) Representing all defendants, negotiated a dismissal without prejudice for no monetary consideration., 2017
- Dare 2 Care v. Gold & Hahn, et al. (Superior Court of California, County of Orange) (2016) Representing plaintiff residential care facility against former attorney alleging, among other claims, malpractice, negotiated a settlement at mediation for the limits of defendants' insurance coverage., 2016
- Carter Paysinger v. Beverly Hills Unified School District, et al. (United States District Court, Central District of California) (2015) Representing high school principal in discrimination, retaliation, and civil rights action against school district, its Board, and a governing board member. Settled for $685,000., 2015
- Confidential Settlement (Superior Court, Orange County) (2015) Representing a consumer in action against hotel for wrongful eviction practices, negotiated settlement for the maximum statutory damages., 2015
- Confidential Settlement (2014) Represented partner in a dispute between owners of a restaurant business. Settled the dispute on terms favorable to client., 2014
- In re Conservatorship of Nada Hannaford (Superior Court of California, County of Orange) (2014) Representing daughter in petition for conservatorship of mother, alleging undue influence and abuse, settled action on first day of trial on terms favorable to client, including agreement that mother hire a professional fiduciary to monitor all future financial decisions and protect from further abuse., 2014
- In re Richard O. Leverson (Superior Court of California, County of Orange) (2014) Representing trust in defense of petition to invalidate trust and to remove trustee. After a one-week trial, earned a complete defense verdict, succeeding on all claims., 2014
- Sangary v. Mold USA, Inc., et al. (2014) Representing defendants sued for defamation, among other claims, successfully moving for dismissal with prejudice prior to trial., 2014
- Verble v. Halfacre (Superior Court, Orange County) (2013): In action representing minority shareholder against majority shareholder, claiming conversion and breach of fiduciary duty, successfully negotiated settlement at mediation on favorable terms., 2013
- Dana Technologies I, Inc. v. BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC (Superior Court, Orange County) (2013) Former contractor sued client for breach of consulting agreement. Successfully negotiated settlement resolving action for less than 4% of damages claimed., 2013
- BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC v. adaptiveArc, Inc. (Superior Court, Orange County) (2013) Representing developer of waste conversion facilities in the State of Hawaii against a manufacturer of a system designed to be used in the processing of solid waste to electronical energy. Client sued for breach of four agreements governing design and development of the technology. On the eve of trial and following mediation, successfully negotiated a settlement resolving all claims. Settlement included a stipulated judgment filed with the Court in favor of client., 2013
- Confidential Settlement (Superior Court, Riverside County) (2012) Client owned an 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility. After tenant discontinued paying rent, client filed unlawful detainer action. The tenant ultimately vacated. The client then hired Mr. Aljian's firm to pursue a lawsuit for damages against the tenant. The firm amended the complaint to add claims against the tenant, as well as the tenant's parent corporation and majority shareholder alleging breach of contract, waste, conversion, interference with contractual relations, and fraud. Prior to trial, the firm successfully obtained a favorable settlement resolving all claims., 2012
- Givan v. Nine-0-One, LLC (Superior Court, Los Angeles County) (2012) In action representing restaurant against former bouncer alleging labor and employment claims, including unpaid meal breaks, rest breaks, and wrongful termination, successfully acheived dismissal with prejudice of employee's claims on favorable terms., 2012
- Ortega v. California Lodge Suites Hotel (Superior Court, Orange County) (2012) Representing a class of approximately 550 individuals, alleging claims for wrongful eviction practices against an Orange County hotel, negotiated settlement for the maximum statutory damages per class member, plus attorneys fees, costs, and expenses., 2012
- Chang v. EverHome Mortgage Company (Superior Court, Orange County) (2012): After a trial in an action representing home-owner against mortgage servicer asserting claims for unlawful credit reporting practices, client awarded judgment in its favor in the amount of $225,000., 2012
- Confidential Settlement (Superior Court, Los Angeles County) (2012) In action representing restaurant against former employee alleging wrongful termination, successfully negotiated settlement on favorable terms resolving all claims., 2012
- BioEnergy Hawaii, LLC v. Landfill Development (Superior Court, Orange County) (2012) In an action representing a client that had hired a contractor to provide consulting services regarding the client’s trash hauling business in Hawaii, obtained a court judgment against the consultant and his business in the amount of $730,000, which included attorneys’ fees and costs., 2012
- Confidential Settlement (2012): In lawsuit representing defendant law firm in action filed by a former attorney employee for wage and hour claims and retaliatory termination, successfully negotiated settlement resulting in dismissal of plaintiff's claims and payment to defendant law firm in an amount in excess of all fees, costs, and expenses incurred. , 2012
- Sangary v. Resnick, et al. (Superior Court, Los Angeles County) (2012) Client, a mold inspection company and its owner, were sued by a lawyer for alleged defamation, interference with contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and unfair business practices. The lawyer had previously engaged the services of the inspection company. After a year of litigation, the case proceeded to jury trial. On the first day of trial, the Court granted each of the Firm’s motions to exclude evidence and argument to be presented by the plaintiff at trial. In response, the plaintiff dismissed her entire lawsuit., 2012
- Confidential Settlement (2012) Representing restaurant against former manager for misappropriation of client's trade secrets, successfully negotiated settlement on favorable terms, including recovery of misappropriated documents and a complete release of the former employee's claims., 2012
- In The Matter of SC Kim Children's Trust (Superior Court, Los Angeles County) (2011) In action representing trust beneficiaries, successfully negotiated settlement at mediation on favorable terms., 2011
- Shirvanian v. Szekelyhidi (Superior Court, Orange County) (2011): Representing plaintiff suing for default of loan agreement and fraud, client awarded judgment equal to two times the loan balance plus attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses. , 2011
- Hill v. Dailey (Superior Court, Orange County) (2011) Representing real estate agent against another agent, a broker, and her real estate company alleging breach of contract, wrongful termination, interference, and wage and hour claims. After a year of litigation, client obtained favorable settlement resolving all claims. , 2011
- In re Marriage of Reed (Superior Court, Orange County) (2011): After a three-day bench trial representing respondent/mother in action for modification of child support and reimbursement of expenses, client awarded judgment on all claims., 2011
- Confidential Settlement (Superior Court, Orange County) (2010) A client was struck by an automobile while riding his bicycle in Orange County, running him off of the road and causing severe long-term physical harm. Blood tests revealed that the driver of the vehicle was intoxicated at the time of the incident. Firm settled the case before trial for the driver’s insurance policy maximum., 2010
- Shirvanian v. Szekelyhidi (Superior Court, Orange County) (2010) In an action for breach of a promissory note and fraud, client obtained a court judgment against defendant in the amount of $169,000, which included compensatory damages, punitive damages, interest, and costs of suit., 2010
- Automobile Club of Southern California v. Mellon Bank (US District Court, Central District CA) (2004) After 10-day bench trial representing bank in breach of contract action, client awarded judgment on all claims, including counter-claims, attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses., 2004
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Past Member of the State Bar of California's Committee for the Delivery of Legal Services. (2009-2011), 2011
- State Bar of California's Wiley W. Manuel Certificate of Pro Bono Legal Services (2013), 2013
- Past Chairman of the Hon. Dickran Tevrizian (ret.) Fellowship Committee, Neighborhood Legal Services of Glendale, 2010
Honors/Awards:
- 2008 Outstanding Achievement and Commitment to Pro Bono and Service to the Community, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, 2008
- 2005 Consumer Law Project Volunteer of the Year, Public Counsel, 2005
Educational Background:
- B.A., English Literature, University of California-Berkeley, 1995
- J.D., Loyola Law School-Los Angeles, 2000
Office location for Reed Aljian
100 Bayview Circle
Suite 5500
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Selections
13 Years Super Lawyers
4 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2012