Meet Robert Pourvali, Of Counsel
Robert H. Pourvali has been practicing since 1993 and dedicates a good part of his practice to appeals throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, and all surrounding counties. He has been involved in many published cases, making his mark on the law and influencing future decisions with his considerable legal talent. He is admitted in California and the Central and Eastern Districts of the U.S. District Court of California.
Academic Achievements
A graduate of Southwestern University School of Law, Mr. Pourvali exhibited his intellectual approach from the start of his legal career. During law school, he earned the American Jurisprudence Awards in Legal Research and Writing and participated in the Moot Court Honors Program. He has also obtained an Exceptional Achievement Award in Business Planning. Mr. Pourvali did his undergraduate work at the University of California in San Diego and finished with a Bachelor of Arts from California State University at Northridge.
Areas of Practice
- Civil Appeals
- Writ Petitions
- Law and Motion
- Legal Research
- Litigation Support
Bar Admissions
- California, 1993
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1993
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1993
Education
- Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California, 1993 J.D.
- Honors: Moot Court Honors Programs
- Honors: Recipient; American Jurisprudence Awards in Legal Research & Writing.
- Honors: Exceptional Achievement Award in Business Planning
- California State University at Northridge, San Diego, 1989 B.A.
- Honors: Dean’s List, 1989-1990
- University of California, San Diego, California
Representative Cases
- Cook v. Cook (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 1436
- People v. Singleton (2007) 155 Cal.App.4th 1332
- People v. Cardenas (2007) 155 Cal.App.4th 1468
- Ross v. Kish (2006) 145 Cal.App.4th 188
- McKown v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (2002) 27 Cal.4th 219
- New Plumbing Contractors v. Edwards, Sooy & Byron (2002) 99 Cal.App.4th 799
- Hughes Aircraft Co. v. Superior Court (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 1790
- International Engine Parts, Inc. v. Feddersen & Co. (1998) 64 Cal.App.4th 345
- Castaneda v. Bornstein (1995) 36 Cal.App.4th 1818
- Cotran v. Rollins Hudig Hall Intern., Inc. (1998) 17 Cal.4th 93
- Scofield v. Critical Air Medicine, Inc. (1996) 45 Cal.App.4th 990
- Nguyen v. Los Angeles County Harbor/UCLA Med. Ctr. (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 1433
Our Clients' Success Stories
At Effres & Effres, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Steve, his son Justin and the entire staff were so friendly, helpful and welcoming. I was in a work related accident and Mr. Effres knew that I was not at fault, and fought hard long hours to resolve my case. Frequent phone calls with updates, every question or concern answered, listened to everything I said. I am very grateful that Mr. Effres chose to represent me. I highly recommend his law firm and he will do whatever it takes to win. I really don’t know how to thank him/them enough…- O.
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Two attorney firms dropped us before the 2 year deadline and we were panicking. My husband was badly hurt when a truck backed into him as he was walking by. Justin took us in and we really felt like we had someone on our side. I really feel like it's his reputation as a trial lawyer that got us the deal. I would absolutely recommend him!- S.K.
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Dear Mr. Effres: Thank you for all of your work on my behalf regarding the wrongful death of my mother in the parking lot of the Burbank mall. This was a difficult and complex case in that there were several entities that had to be dealt with simultaneously. To make matters worse, none of the parties were inclined to move forward in an effort to reach a resolution. Thanks to your persistence, patience and skillful negotiation a very favorable settlement was subsequently reached with all parties satisfied and in full agreement. I am very pleased that you kept me informed at each step of this process and thankful to have you as my attorney in this matter. Yours truly by L. W.- L.W.
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Steven, Douglas, Kathy, Raeann & Staff, Thank you for all your help & kindness to me!- R G.
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Steve- Thank you so much for your help and patience. It is greatly appreciated. by J. W.- J.W.
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Dear Steve, Rene, Daisy & Team, We received your check and wanted to thank you for your hard work on our behalf. The money enabled us to pay off the replacement car and other bills, so it was a great help. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Our best by D & G- D & G
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In August of 2015 I was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that involved the loss of operation of my dominant arm, as well as a traumatic brain injury. My parents had contacted Effres and associates (they were referred to them by another lawyer for another injury to a relative) and they drove from Agoura Hills down to Pasadena immediately, surveyed the accident scene, and then arrived at the hospital. Over the next two and a half years, Justin Effres and his father Steven Effres, relentlessly pursued this case for me, even when at one point it seemed like there wasn't much that could be done to resolve the situation. I had to go through the typical trial stuff such as meetings, deposition, medical appointments for Effres' firm and for the defense, but Effres did all that he could to make everything doable and smooth as possible for me. My perception of lawyers was certainly changed for the better after working with Justin and his dad, because of their genuine sincerity. They were always available and fully knowledgeable of the questions that my family and I had for them. Despite the case dragging on for over 2 years, they never left me hanging or feeling like the case was going nowhere, because Justin kept searching for answers and kept me updated with everything. All of his hard work paid off in a successful outcome for me. I would hope that nobody NEEDS to have an injury lawyer, but if they did, I would absolutely recommend Effres and Associates in a heartbeat.- E.E.
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Dear Mr. Effres, Thank you very much for successfully settling my case. You are an incredibly competent, hardworking and creative lawyer and it is for these reasons that you conquered such a difficult case. I now know why everyone respects you. Again, thank you for counseling and helping me. More importantly, thank you for changing my life. My most sincere regards by B. L.- B.L.