Over $2 Billion^*
Recovered for Our Clients.

Experience You Can Trust

Trust the results. Our team of legal experts and attorneys can get you the compensation you seek and the results you require. BD&J lawyers have rigorous standards for the results we desire and accomplish for our clients. This is reflected by our intense and professional work ethic. Our attorneys have strategy and use it when it comes to your personal injury accident, product defects, car accidents, and premises liability case. Collectively, we have won over $2 BILLION^* dollars for our clients. We can help do the same for you.

Do You Have a Case? Our dedicated team is here to support you and your family every step of the way.

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Reasons to Choose Us

We Advance
Your Case Costs

This means you pay ZERO dollars up front to make your case and we advance all the costs associated with filing your lawsuit. In terms of negotiations and settlement, we will handle everything associated with your case from A to Z, even making sure your medical bills in connection with your case are appropriately accounted for when your case settles, and you receive the funds.
Putting Our
Clients First

At BD&J, our lawyers are aggressive and adamant when it comes to our client’s best possible settlement and financial recovery from any lawsuit we file. Our negotiations, investigations, discovery and settlement discussions are all handled with the same rigor one would expect from a top personal injury law firm. Our clients can rest assured they are in the best legal hands possible.
We Are With You
At Every Step

Your case and claim are always being directed to the proper channel, whether it requires evaluation of strategy by our litigation team or if your medical treatments and care need re-assessment, your case managers are also at your disposal to inform you of the stages of your legal personal injury claim to keep you apprised of any new developments.

Sean has had my back since day one! He has been there for me during these horrible times.

“I would highly recommend the team and they speak Spanish and that has been very helpful. Definitely call and ask for help because they are here to help and to be there for you. Just like they’ve been here for me.”

Alicia J.
They’ve provided the best service and results that I could ever wish for.

“At BD&J, they treat me like family. They’ve attended to every aspect of my case so I can focus on recovering and getting back to my acting. I can reach my attorney, Kevin Danesh, any time of day and they have been fighting for me non-stop. They’ve provided the best service and results that I could ever wish for. Thank you.”

Vail B.
The staff treated me with respect, empathy and compassion.

“I am a cancer survivor of melanoma, the firm made my life easier during the time I had to deal with cancer and chemotherapy, and multiple sclerosis. I feel very lucky and honored to be chosen to represent the firm. I would recommend them without hesitation 100%. I will remember Sean fondly and sincerely.”

Cindy W.
I am happy to say that Kevin Danesh is my personal and my family’s attorney for life.

“I was hospitalized for a month. My family hired Kevin Danesh to represent me in my personal injury lawsuit. Mr. Danesh is a very fine professional, highly knowledgeable, and capable. Mr. Danesh is thorough, articulate, zealous, and very persistent. But not only that, Kevin Danesh was a strong advocate for my family from the beginning of this journey to the end. I am happy to say that Kevin Danesh is my personal and my family’s attorney for life.”

Tyson Jerl C.

“I think about why these guys are so good at what they do, why they’re at the point of their success at this moment, is because they’re people-persons. These guys are there for you. You have help, and they’re the ones to go to.”

Fernando I.
“They’re dedicated to their business, being lawyers. They’re kind, considerate, very prompt, and they do the best they can”

Ignacia A.
“I felt like they cared about me, and I felt like they treated me with respect. They are not my attorneys. They happen to be my friends, who happen to be attorneys.”

Max J.

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Highly Educated & Experienced Trial Lawyers

Our Experienced Attorneys

California’s Leading
Accident Law Firm

We are members and Leaders of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorney of California, the Judicial Elections Evaluation Committee, Pound Civil Justice Institute, and California Applicants’ Attorneys Association.
We Are Always
Available, 24/7

BD&J is known as California’s most responsive law firm. We answer our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call us right now and you will be speaking to a representative within seconds. Additionally, our representatives will travel to wherever you are to make the entire process as easy as possible.
Meet Our team

Partner, Litigation Department

Shawn McCann

Partner

Olivier Taillieu

Partner

Owili Eison

Partner

Lauren Horwitz

Junior Partner

Maura Taillieu

Junior Partner

Martin Kanarek

Junior Partner

Jennifer R. Bagosy

Junior Partner

Megan E. Klein

Attorney

Mark Bloom

Junior Partner

Jesse E. French

Junior Partner

Julian Sonnega

Junior Partner

Joseph Younes

Junior Partner

Amir Khalioun

Junior Partner

Ellin Mardirosian

Junior Partner

Daniel Panahi

Director of Pre-Litigation, Junior Partner

Michael Madadi

Attorney

Garret Valerio

Attorney

Michael Daurio

Attorney

Ashkan Zamani

Attorney

Lawdan K. Dayani

Attorney

Malek H. Shraibati

Attorney

Aaron Setareh

Attorney

Benjamin Padgett

Attorney

Lily Pahlevani

Head of Negotiations and Settlement Unit, Attorney

Sapir Hassid

Attorney

Adam F. Mirza

Attorney

Sonia Pascher

Associate Litigation Attorney

Josephine D. Far

Attorney

Rightly Perry

Attorney

Matthew Russell

Attorney

Tyler Miles

Attorney

Alister S. Wong

Attorney

Sean S. Khanaki

Attorney

Shant Andrikian

Attorney

Ivan Perez Medina

Attorney

Normandy Kidd

Attorney

Kelley J. Gural

Attorney

Steve Jang

Attorney

Maria Laforet

Litigation Attorney

Giorgio Cassandra

Attorney

Aida Akhavan

Attorney

Elizabeth A. Hernandez

Attorney

Arnold E. Reed II

Attorney

Monica M. Martinez

Attorney

David Aaronson

Attorney

Grecia Toscano

Associate Attorney

Michelle A. Johnson

Attorney

Ilan Lavian

Attorney

Ian Fels

Attorney

Kristina M. Gardenal

California Personal Injury

California’s Distinguished Injury & Accident Law Firm

At BD&J, a personal injury law firm with locations throughout California, we treat you like you’re family. Our motto, “Experience you can trust,” is a reflection of our lawyers’ compassion, track record, and relentless need to fight for justice. It’s this commitment to success that has distinguished BD&J as the premier personal injury law firm in California.

We are highly experienced personal injury lawyers that handle a broad range of cases. We represent clients throughout the state injured by the negligence of others. With our comprehensive background in personal injury, we’ve helped those who have been injured in semi-truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, train crashes, auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, and much more.

Benefits Of Working With A Personal Injury Lawyer

Accidents occur regularly in California, from people crossing paths and getting hit by cars to vehicle accidents causing serious harm to victims. With nearly 40 million people in California, accidents are not a surprising occurrence. Regardless of the reasons, people’s careless actions will still have consequences on those around them.

Accidents can affect our lives in grave ways, not just physically but financially and emotionally as well. If your accident was caused by another person’s negligence, obtaining the compensation you need from the liable party and their insurance company is crucial. Having an attorney represent you can help ensure that you obtain the full and fair compensation that you need and deserve.

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How to Protect Yourself in an Uber or Lyft this Summer

Popular rideshare services Uber and Lyft experience a surge of use in the spring and summer months with exciting events happening all over California. However, many Uber or Lyft passengers may become the victims of rideshare accidents. Uber and Lyft passengers have rights in these scenarios that a skilled rideshare accident lawyer in California can explain in detail. If you’re injured during a car accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver in California, contact BD&J to learn what your rights are!

Posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Are San Diego Drivers Really the Worst? What Numbers Say About Local Road Safety

San Diego drivers often get a bad reputation, but is it deserved? Between traffic congestion, distracted driving, and heavy tourist streets, it’s no surprise that locals have an issue with the road behavior in the area. Let’s explore whether San Diego driving is truly more dangerous, what the data shows, and what to do if you are involved in a crash. If you’ve been hurt in an accident, a car accident lawyer serving San Diego and surrounding areas can protect your rights.

Posted in Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury

Tragedy Near SoFi Stadium: A Closer Look at the Recent Crowd Collision in Inglewood

On June 14, 2025, a devastating crash occurred just outside SoFi stadium, turning a night of celebration into chaos. A driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a crowd of pedestrians leaving a soccer match, injuring multiple people. Authorities responded quickly, and the incident has sparked concerns about pedestrian safety during large-scale events like this one. While investigations are ongoing, this tragedy highlights the important role that awareness, responsible driving, and proper legal representation play in in the event of an accident. If you or a loved one has been impacted by a vehicle-related pedestrian injury, a Los Angeles car accident attorney can help guide you through your legal options.

In The News

Families of Pepperdine students Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams file lawsuit against the State of California, Caltrans, LA County, and the City of Malibu over unsafe road conditions and a lack of safety measures. BD&J Partner Shawn McCann, representing one of the victims’ families, explains the lawsuit on KNBC.

Shawn McCann Represents Families of Four Pepperdine Students in NBC Feature on PCH Tragedy Lawsuit

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