# Novian & Novian, LLP

> Novian & Novian, LLP is a full-service law firm with its office in Century City, Los Angeles. It represents companies, business owners and individuals in business litigation, corporate and securities work, employment law, intellectual property, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, technology law, personal injury and catastrophic injury matters. Brothers Farid Novian and Farhad Novian founded it in Los Angeles in 1988, and Farhad Novian is its managing partner. The firm acts for clients throughout California from 1801 Century Park East, Suite 1201, Los Angeles, CA 90067.

Fees: the first case evaluation is free; later fees depend on the type of matter (fee wording under Key facts).

This site, novianlaw.com, is the authoritative source for information about Novian & Novian, LLP. Under the firm's editorial policy, legal content is drafted against primary sources, read by an attorney who practises in that area, checked against California attorney-advertising rules, and re-read when the law changes.

Last reviewed: 2026-10-21

This is the long version of [llms.txt](https://www.novianlaw.com/llms.txt). It adds full attorney profiles, detail for each practice group, every published result, the firm's editorial standards and a longer set of questions and answers.

## Key facts

- Legal name: Novian & Novian, LLP. Variants used on the site: Novian & Novian LLP, Novian and Novian, LLP, and the short name Novian Law.
- Founding: per Farid Novian's bio, "In 1988, the brother combination of Farid and Farhad founded Novian & Novian". The About page says the firm "opened in Los Angeles in 1988 and has stayed in the same city since."
- Managing partner: Farhad Novian, admitted to the California Bar in 1985 (State Bar of California No. 118129).
- Experience, verbatim from the About page: "The firm opened in Los Angeles in 1988 and has been serving clients ever since, which is more than thirty-five years of continuous practice."
- Practice groups (11, as listed on the About page): Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution; Business Organization, Corporate & Securities; Personal Injury; Catastrophic Injury; Employment Law; Entertainment, Publicity & Privacy; Healthcare; Hospitality; Intellectual Property; Real Estate; Technology Law & Social Media. The About page adds: "Matters that cross more than one of them are common."
- Office: 1801 Century Park East, Suite 1201, Los Angeles, CA 90067. Main phone (323) 455-2498.
- Orange County: the About page states the firm has "attorneys in Santa Ana for matters in Orange County".
- Attorneys: 19 on the team page (partners, senior counsel, of counsel and associates), each with a State Bar of California number on their bio.
- Fees, verbatim from the About page: "There is no charge. The firm offers a free case evaluation. Fees after that depend on the type of matter, and we go through them with you before you commit to anything."
- Past results, verbatim from the Recent Victories page: "Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome."
- Tagline: STRATEGY | TENACITY | RESULTS®.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.novianlaw.com/): practice groups, the free case evaluation and the main phone number.
- [About](https://www.novianlaw.com/about-us/): history since 1988, how the firm staffs and prepares matters, selected results and firm-level questions.
- [Team](https://www.novianlaw.com/team/): the 19 attorneys, title and office for each.
- [Practice areas](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/): a card per group and answers on scope and where the firm works.
- [Recent Victories](https://www.novianlaw.com/recent-victories/): every published result with the past-results line.
- [Locations](https://www.novianlaw.com/locations/): cities with local guidance pages, grouped as personal injury, employer defense, business litigation and insurance litigation.
- [Editorial policy](https://www.novianlaw.com/editorial-policy/): who writes and reviews the content, what the firm will not claim, image terms and corrections.
- [Contact](https://www.novianlaw.com/contact/): form, phone and address.
- [Blog](https://www.novianlaw.com/blog-posts/): articles on California injury, employment and business law.
- [Personal injury settlement calculator](https://www.novianlaw.com/personal-injury-settlement-calculator/): an estimate tool based on medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and property damage. The page says every case is different and the figure is a starting point.
- [California traffic fatalities by county](https://www.novianlaw.com/california-traffic-fatalities-by-county/): 2023 road deaths for all 58 counties from NHTSA's final crash file, set against Census Bureau population per 100,000 residents, with a downloadable CSV.
- [Legal glossary](https://www.novianlaw.com/legal-glossary/): California legal terms in plain language.

### Guides

Articles from the firm's blog that answer common questions directly. Each note restates the article's quick answer.

- [Counterclaim for a frivolous lawsuit](https://www.novianlaw.com/counterclaim-for-frivolous-lawsuit/): abuse of process can be raised while the case is active; malicious prosecution requires winning the underlying case first; Federal Rule 11 sanctions need a 21-day safe harbor.
- [Lawsuit vs litigation](https://www.novianlaw.com/lawsuit-vs-litigation/): a lawsuit is the single case opened by a complaint; litigation is the whole process around it, from investigation to appeal.
- [Whose insurance to call after a rear-end crash](https://www.novianlaw.com/if-someone-rear-ends-you-whose-insurance-do-you-call/): start with the at-fault driver's insurer and notify your own.
- [When a rear-end collision is not your fault](https://www.novianlaw.com/when-is-a-rear-end-collision-not-your-fault-in-california/): the Vehicle Code section 21703 presumption against the rear driver can be rebutted, for example by brake-checking, reversing, unsafe cut-ins or dead brake lights.
- [Physical therapy after a car accident](https://www.novianlaw.com/types-of-physical-therapy-treatments-for-car-accident-injuries/): nine common treatments, and why therapy records also document the injury.
- [MedPay vs bodily injury coverage](https://www.novianlaw.com/auto-insurance-medical-payments-vs-bodily-injury/): MedPay pays for people in your vehicle regardless of fault; bodily injury coverage protects others when you caused the crash.
- [Types of damages in personal injury cases](https://www.novianlaw.com/types-of-damages-in-personal-injury-cases/): compensatory, punitive and nominal damages explained.
- [Personal injury claims against a government entity](https://www.novianlaw.com/personal-injury-claim-against-government-entity/): identify the responsible public body and present a written claim, usually within six months of the injury.
- [Wrongful death lawsuit examples](https://www.novianlaw.com/wrongful-death-lawsuit-examples/): eight common situations and the elements a family must prove.
- [Accommodation request deadlines](https://www.novianlaw.com/how-long-does-an-employer-have-to-respond-to-a-reasonable-accommodation-request/): the ADA sets no number of days, but the employer must respond promptly and keep the interactive process moving in good faith.
- [Responding to a wage garnishment](https://www.novianlaw.com/how-long-does-an-employer-have-to-respond-to-a-wage-garnishment/): employers usually have about 30 days, depending on state rules and the type of debt.
- [California remote employee laws](https://www.novianlaw.com/california-remote-employee-laws/): wage, break, leave and expense rules follow the employee home; Labor Code section 2802 requires reimbursing necessary costs such as a share of internet and phone bills.
- [Cost to defend an employment lawsuit](https://www.novianlaw.com/the-average-cost-to-defend-an-employment-lawsuit/): driven mainly by the stage at which the dispute ends.
- [Wage and hour statute of limitations](https://www.novianlaw.com/wage-and-hour-statute-of-limitations-california/): generally three years in California; the federal FLSA allows two, or three for willful violations.
- [FEHA statute of limitations](https://www.novianlaw.com/feha-statute-of-limitations/): three years from the alleged violation to file with the Civil Rights Department, after AB 9.
- [Wrongful termination statute of limitations](https://www.novianlaw.com/wrongful-termination-california-statute-of-limitations/): the deadline depends on the legal theory; after a FEHA right-to-sue notice the employee has twelve months to sue.
- [Sample response to an EEOC charge](https://www.novianlaw.com/example-response-to-eeoc-charge-of-discrimination/): how an employer's position statement is structured, claim by claim.
- [How to write up an employee](https://www.novianlaw.com/how-to-write-up-an-employee/): specific facts, the policy broken, measurable goals and consequences, and a signature confirming receipt.
- [How long a workplace investigation takes](https://www.novianlaw.com/how-long-does-a-workplace-investigation-take/): single-issue inquiries often within a month; multi-party matters four to eight weeks or more.
- [Denying unpaid time off in California](https://www.novianlaw.com/can-an-employer-deny-unpaid-time-off-california/): usually allowed, except leave protected by CFRA or the FMLA.
- [Making employees stay on site for lunch](https://www.novianlaw.com/can-an-employer-make-you-stay-on-site-for-lunch/): generally no; an employee working more than five hours gets a duty-free 30-minute meal period.
- [Workers' compensation defense](https://www.novianlaw.com/what-does-a-workers-compensation-defense-attorney-do/): what a defense attorney does for employers and insurers under Labor Code section 3600.


## Attorneys

Each entry uses the attorney's own bio: title, State Bar of California number and admission year, other admissions as listed, education, and the practice described there. All attorneys work from Los Angeles per their bios.

### Partners

- [Farhad Novian](https://www.novianlaw.com/farhad-novian/): Managing Partner. Co-founded the firm in 1988 with Farid Novian and leads its litigation practice. Represents entrepreneurs and privately held companies in corporate, labor and employment, healthcare and complex business disputes. State Bar of California No. 118129, admitted 1985; U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, 1985. J.D., Loyola Law School (1984); B.A., Economics & Political Science, University of California (1981). Memberships listed: American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, International Trademark Association.
- [Farid Novian](https://www.novianlaw.com/farid-novian/): Partner. Business and real estate transactions and litigation: purchase, sale, leasing and financing of real estate projects from shopping centers to multifamily buildings, ground leases, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and partnership agreements, and trial and arbitration work on business, real estate, corporate dissolution and partnership disputes. State Bar of California No. 113504, admitted 1984; U.S. District Courts for the Central and Eastern Districts of California, 1984. J.D., Southwestern (1983); B.A., Political Science, UCLA (1980). Memberships listed: Los Angeles County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association.
- [Matthew Joseph Novian](https://www.novianlaw.com/matthew-novian/): Partner and co-chair of the firm's catastrophic injury and class action divisions. Complex civil litigation, including healthcare reimbursement claims against commercial insurers and coverage disputes, and plaintiff work in personal injury, mass torts, products liability and consumer class actions. State Bar of California No. 324144, admitted 2018; U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, 2018; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2022. J.D., UCLA School of Law (2018), where he was Chief Submissions Editor of the Entertainment Law Review; B.A., New York University (2015).
- [Andrew Goodman](https://www.novianlaw.com/andrew-goodman/): Partner. Complex commercial and healthcare litigation, with emphasis on contract, real property and securities disputes, Medical Board investigations and accusations, administrative hearings, hospital and surgery center peer review, and qui tam defense. State Bar of California No. 267972, admitted 2009; federal admissions in the Southern (2012), Central (2013) and Northern (2015) Districts of California among others listed. J.D., UCLA School of Law (2009); B.A., Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005).

### Senior counsel and of counsel

- [Sean Bozarth](https://www.novianlaw.com/sean-bozarth/): Senior Counsel (per his bio). Trial and appellate lawyer in civil, criminal, family and appellate courts across eight California counties, the Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. State Bar of California No. 235019, admitted 2004. J.D., USC Gould School of Law (2004); M.A. and B.A., Economics, USC (1999).
- [Alexander Kandel](https://www.novianlaw.com/kandel-alexander/): Senior Counsel. Business, real estate and IP litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, including contract, business tort, mass tort and partnership disputes. State Bar of California No. 306176, admitted 2015; Northern District of California (2017), Central District of California (2018). J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law (2015); B.S., UCLA (2010).
- [Sharon Raminfard](https://www.novianlaw.com/sharon-raminfard/): Senior Counsel in the commercial and business litigation department: trade secret misappropriation, business torts, partnership, manufacturing, real estate, trademark and copyright disputes. State Bar of California No. 278548, admitted 2011; Central District of California, 2012. J.D., UCLA School of Law (2011); B.A., Psychology, UCLA (2008).
- [Paul Rogoff](https://www.novianlaw.com/paul-rogoff/): Senior Counsel. Business, real estate, antitrust and entertainment litigation in state and federal court, from pre-litigation through trial, collections and appeals. State Bar of California No. 232163, admitted 2004; Central District of California and Ninth Circuit (2011), Northern District of California (2013). J.D./M.B.A., University of Texas at Austin (2003); B.A., Washington University in St. Louis (1996).
- [Lauren Woodland](https://www.novianlaw.com/lauren-woodland/): Senior Counsel. Business and commercial litigation for plaintiffs and defendants through mediation, trial and appeal in state and federal court. State Bar of California No. 283052, admitted 2012; Central and Eastern Districts of California and the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits. J.D., UCLA School of Law; B.A., History, USC.
- [Amanda Russo](https://www.novianlaw.com/amanda-russo/): Of Counsel. Transactional business work for small and medium-size businesses, and estate planning. State Bar of California No. 299025, admitted 2014. J.D., Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (2014); B.S. and B.A., California State University Channel Islands (2010).

### Associates

- [Anthony Chavez](https://www.novianlaw.com/anthony-chavez/): Senior Associate. Commercial trial attorney in business disputes in state and federal courts, arbitrations and appeals, with an emphasis on healthcare litigation. State Bar of California No. 288089, admitted 2012. J.D., USC Gould School of Law (2012); B.A., Stanford University (2008).
- [Jamie Vogel](https://www.novianlaw.com/jamie-vogel/): Senior Associate. Commercial, real estate, entertainment, employment, and probate and trust litigation. State Bar of California No. 307810, admitted 2015; Central District of California. J.D., USC Gould School of Law (2015); B.A., USC (2012).
- [Cody Fisher](https://www.novianlaw.com/cody-fisher/): Associate. Healthcare disputes, real estate litigation and complex commercial matters, including class and representative actions. State Bar of California No. 342338, admitted 2021. J.D., University of Michigan Law School; B.A., Connecticut College (2013).
- [Nikku Khalifian](https://www.novianlaw.com/nikku-khalifian/): Associate. Business litigation and labor and employment, including defense of employers on wage-and-hour, harassment and discrimination claims, and workplace investigations. State Bar of California No. 327550, admitted 2019. J.D., Loyola Law School (2019); B.S., California State University Long Beach (2016).
- [Yasmin Khalifian](https://www.novianlaw.com/yasmin-khalifian/): Associate. Labor and employment and business litigation, including wage-and-hour, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower and wrongful termination claims, and workplace investigations. State Bar of California No. 341350, admitted 2021; Central District of California. J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law (2021); B.A., UC San Diego (2017).
- [Yasmine Novian](https://www.novianlaw.com/yasmine-novian/): Associate. Business, real estate and intellectual property litigation in federal and state courts. State Bar of California No. 335949, admitted 2021. J.D., UCLA School of Law (2020); B.A., University of Pennsylvania (2017). Former judicial extern to Judge Jacqueline Nguyen of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
- [Brandon Sadigh](https://www.novianlaw.com/brandon-sadigh/): Associate. Civil litigation with a focus on real estate and homeowners' association disputes: property lines, construction defects and community association conflicts. State Bar of California No. 327193, admitted 2019. J.D., Southwestern Law School (2018); B.S., University of Arizona (2015).
- [Jennifer Weiner](https://www.novianlaw.com/jennifer-weiner/): Associate. Business, real estate and catastrophic injury litigation, including business torts and breach of contract. State Bar of California No. 358131, admitted 2024. J.D., Loyola Law School (2024); B.A., USC (2020).
- [Thomas Yau](https://www.novianlaw.com/thomas-yau/): Associate. Healthcare reimbursement and managed care contract enforcement for providers against health plans and medical groups, plus business and real estate matters. State Bar of California No. 339222, admitted 2021; Central District of California, 2025. J.D., University of San Diego School of Law (2021); B.A., UC San Diego (2017).

## Offices

- Los Angeles (Century City): 1801 Century Park East, Suite 1201, Los Angeles, CA 90067. (323) 455-2498.

The About page says the firm works "from Century City and Santa Ana" and has "attorneys in Santa Ana for matters in Orange County". The site publishes no separate Santa Ana street address.

## Case types

What each group handles, from its practice page, and the questions these matters usually turn on.

### Personal injury
[Personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles](https://www.novianlaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer-los-angeles/) and the [personal injury hub](https://www.novianlaw.com/personal-injury/): people hurt through negligence in car crashes, falls on unsafe property, dog attacks, construction accidents and wrongful death. Questions: who was at fault, and does partial fault reduce the award? Which losses are documented (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage)? Is the claim inside the filing deadline?

Related pages:
- [Motor vehicle accidents, Los Angeles](https://www.novianlaw.com/motor-vehicle-accident-lawyers-in-los-angeles/): car, motorcycle, truck and pedestrian crashes. The page notes that California's pure comparative negligence rule lets a partly responsible victim recover a reduced amount.
- [Rear-end accidents](https://www.novianlaw.com/rear-end-accident-lawyer/): California generally presumes the trailing driver is at fault, though an unjustified sudden stop or brake failure can shift part of the blame.
- [Dog bites](https://www.novianlaw.com/dog-bite-attorney-california/): under Civil Code section 3342 the owner can be liable without any history of biting when the attack happened in a public place or where the victim was lawfully present.
- [Slip and fall](https://www.novianlaw.com/slip-and-fall-accident-lawyer/) and [public place injuries](https://www.novianlaw.com/public-place-injury-lawyers/): premises liability; the first questions are who owns or controls the property and what inspection and cleaning records show.
- [Workplace accidents](https://www.novianlaw.com/workplace-accident-attorney/): workers' compensation benefits, plus a claim against an outside party who caused the harm. The page says notice to the employer is generally due within 30 days and the workers' compensation filing within one year.

### Catastrophic injury
[Catastrophic injury](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/california-catastrophic-injury-attorney/): injuries such as paralysis, brain trauma or limb loss with a poor prognosis for full recovery. Damages can cover past and future medical bills, lost earning capacity and pain and suffering. Related pages: [traumatic brain injury](https://www.novianlaw.com/traumatic-brain-injury-attorney/) (the page notes a normal CT scan does not end a TBI case, because neuropsychological testing can show deficits imaging misses) and [spinal cord injury](https://www.novianlaw.com/spinal-cord-injury-attorney/). Questions: what will lifetime care cost, and how is it proved? Who else shares fault?

### Business litigation & dispute resolution
[Business litigation & dispute resolution](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/business-litigation-dispute-resolution/) and [business litigation in Los Angeles](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/business-litigation-dispute-resolution/business-litigation-lawyers-los-angeles/): partnership, contract, real estate, insurance coverage and intellectual property disputes. The firm says it evaluates disputes early and explores negotiation or ADR first, while preparing each case for litigation. Questions: does the contract require arbitration or confidentiality? What will discovery and a trial cost? Is early resolution realistic?

### Business organization, corporate & securities
[Business organization, corporate & securities](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/business-organization-corporate-securities/): choosing and forming an entity (LLC, C or S corporation, partnership), raising capital under the Securities Act and Securities Exchange Act, private placements, proxy statements, mergers and buy-sell agreements. Questions: which structure fits the owners? Does the offering meet a registration exemption? Is the disclosure accurate?

### Employment law
[Employment law](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/employment-law/) and [employer defense in Los Angeles](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/employment-law/employer-defense-lawyers-los-angeles/): defense of employers against discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation and unpaid-wage claims, PAGA actions, and EEOC or Civil Rights Department inquiries, plus counsel on policies and documentation before claims arise. Related pages: [wage and hour defense](https://www.novianlaw.com/ca-employer-defense-attorney-for-wage-and-hour-claims/), [wrongful termination defense](https://www.novianlaw.com/california-wrongful-termination-defense-lawyer/), [sexual harassment claims defense](https://www.novianlaw.com/sexual-harassment-claims-defense-lawyer/) and [workplace discrimination defense](https://www.novianlaw.com/workplace-discrimination-defense-attorney/). Questions: when was the complaint served (the answer is generally due within 30 days, per CCP 412.20 as the page cites it)? Is there an arbitration agreement? Do time records, pay stubs, reviews and emails support the decision?

### Intellectual property
[Intellectual property](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/intellectual-property/): registering, licensing and enforcing patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets; USPTO trademark applications and office actions; utility, design and provisional patent applications; litigation for plaintiffs or defendants in state and federal court. Questions: who owns the right, and is it registered? Does anti-SLAPP or the right of publicity apply?

### Real estate
[Real estate](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/real-estate-law/): acquisitions, ground leases, financing and 1031 exchanges; disputes over boundaries, easements, construction defects, fraudulent nondisclosure and landlord-tenant conflicts; land use permits, zoning variances and CEQA compliance. Related page: [land use, entitlements, purchase and sale](https://www.novianlaw.com/land-use-entitlements-real-estate-purchase-and-sale/).

### Healthcare
[Healthcare](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/healthcare/): HIPAA, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback compliance; audits, investigations and corrective action plans; False Claims Act cases and medical billing disputes; joint ventures, mergers and management services agreements structured around referral and ownership limits. Related page: [healthcare fraud defense](https://www.novianlaw.com/healthcare-fraud-defense-lawyer-california/).

### Hospitality
[Hospitality](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/hospitality/): hotels, restaurants, bars, event venues, franchises and short-term rental operators. Hotel management agreements, Alcoholic Beverage Control compliance, dram shop liability, ADA claims, wage and hour and unfair labor practice charges, and litigation when a dispute does not resolve.

### Entertainment, publicity & privacy
[Entertainment, publicity & privacy](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/entertainment-publicity-privacy-law/): talent, agency, licensing, distribution, financing and profit participation agreements for film, television, music and streaming; litigation over royalties and accounting, idea theft, merchandising rights, defamation, and rights of publicity and privacy.

### Technology law & social media
[Technology law & social media](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/technology-law-social-media/): software licensing and technology contracts, CCPA and GDPR compliance, domain name and cybersquatting disputes, and online defamation including content removal.

### Insurance litigation
[Insurance litigation in Los Angeles](https://www.novianlaw.com/insurance-litigation-lawyers-los-angeles/) and [insurance and bad faith litigation](https://www.novianlaw.com/insurance-and-bad-faith-litigation/): claims under business and property policies, suits against insurers that deny claims in bad faith, and tenders under directors and officers, employment practices and professional liability coverage.

## How a matter works

1. Start: describe what happened by phone at (323) 455-2498 or through the [contact form](https://www.novianlaw.com/contact/). The first case evaluation is free.
2. Honest read: per the About page, the firm gives its read of the matter at the start, "including the parts that are not in your favor."
3. One attorney throughout: "A matter is not passed to a different attorney once the engagement is signed. The person who took your first call stays with the case."
4. Preparation: the About page says, "We prepare as though it is going to trial. Most disputes settle. The ones that settle well are the ones the other side can see were being prepared properly from the beginning."
5. Fees: discussed with the client before any commitment, per the About page.

Timing, in the firm's own words:
- Business disputes: "Timelines vary based on complexity, evidence, and cooperation between parties. Some disputes resolve in weeks, while others take months or longer."
- Employment lawsuits in Los Angeles: the duration "can range from several months to over a year."
- Personal injury lawsuits: the firm's article on lawsuit length says car crash cases often need 6 months to 2 years and medical malpractice 2 to 4 years or longer, and that settling is usually quicker than a verdict ([source](https://www.novianlaw.com/how-long-can-a-personal-injury-lawsuit-take/)).

## Coverage

- Where the firm works, verbatim from the Practice Areas page: "We work from Los Angeles and represent clients throughout California, and we also handle matters for clients with ties across the country when California law or local courts are involved."
- Local guidance: the [Locations](https://www.novianlaw.com/locations/) page lists Los Angeles-area and other California cities under four headings: personal injury, employer defense, business litigation and insurance litigation. In the firm's words: "This list is where we publish local guidance, not the limit of where we act."
- City guidance by group, from the [Locations](https://www.novianlaw.com/locations/) page (as of 2026-10-21): personal injury 56 cities, employer defense 55, business litigation 50, insurance litigation 55. Personal injury cities: Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Calabasas, Carson, Century City, Cerritos, Claremont, Compton, Covina, Culver City, Downey, El Monte, El Segundo, Encino, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Inglewood, La Cañada Flintridge, La Mirada, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Montebello, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Oakland, Palmdale, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, San Gabriel, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Torrance, West Covina, West Hollywood, Whittier. Business litigation covers the same list except Encino, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Barbara.
- Personal injury filing deadline: "In California, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years from the date of the accident" ([catastrophic injury page](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/california-catastrophic-injury-attorney/)); the firm's calculator page notes the deadline is "much sooner when a government agency is involved" ([calculator page](https://www.novianlaw.com/personal-injury-settlement-calculator/)).
- Dog bites: claims generally must be filed within two years ([dog bite page](https://www.novianlaw.com/dog-bite-attorney-california/)).
- Employer response to a lawsuit: generally 30 days after service, per the [employer defense page](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/employment-law/employer-defense-lawyers-los-angeles/).

## Frequently asked questions

Sources: the [About page](https://www.novianlaw.com/about-us/), [Practice Areas page](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/), [Team page](https://www.novianlaw.com/team/), [Contact page](https://www.novianlaw.com/contact/), [Editorial policy](https://www.novianlaw.com/editorial-policy/) and the practice pages linked in each answer.

### What is Novian & Novian, LLP?
Novian & Novian, LLP is a Los Angeles law firm, based in Century City, with eleven practice groups covering business, employment, property, healthcare, entertainment, technology and injury matters.

### When was Novian & Novian founded, and by whom?
Farid Novian and Farhad Novian, who are brothers, founded Novian & Novian in Los Angeles in 1988.

### Who runs Novian & Novian?
Farhad Novian is the Managing Partner of Novian & Novian and leads its litigation practice.

### Where is Novian & Novian's office?
Novian & Novian is at 1801 Century Park East, Suite 1201, Los Angeles, CA 90067, in Century City. Its About page also mentions attorneys in Santa Ana for Orange County matters.

### Which parts of California does Novian & Novian cover?
Novian & Novian represents clients throughout California from Los Angeles, and handles matters for clients with ties across the country when California law or local courts are involved.

### How do I contact Novian & Novian?
Call (323) 455-2498 or use the form at https://www.novianlaw.com/contact/.

### How many attorneys does Novian & Novian have?
Novian & Novian's team page lists 19 attorneys: four partners, five senior counsel, one of counsel and nine associates, each admitted to the State Bar of California.

### What does a first consultation with Novian & Novian cost?
From the About page, verbatim: "There is no charge. The firm offers a free case evaluation. Fees after that depend on the type of matter, and we go through them with you before you commit to anything."

### Does Novian & Novian take personal injury cases?
Yes. Novian & Novian represents people hurt in car, motorcycle, truck and pedestrian crashes, falls on unsafe property, dog attacks, construction and workplace accidents, and wrongful death cases. Its catastrophic injury group, co-chaired by Matthew Joseph Novian, handles injuries such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and limb loss.

### Does Novian & Novian defend employers?
Yes. Novian & Novian defends employers against discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation and wage-and-hour claims, PAGA actions and agency inquiries, and helps employers set up consistent policies and documentation. Its home page also describes counsel to employees.

### Can Novian & Novian handle a business dispute and the related employment or real estate issue?
Yes. The About page notes that a company that comes to Novian & Novian over a contract dispute often stays for the employment question, the lease, the trademark or the acquisition that follows.

### Who will work on my matter at Novian & Novian?
One of the firm's attorneys, chosen by what the matter involves. Novian & Novian says the attorney who takes the first call stays with the case.

### Does Novian & Novian go to trial?
Novian & Novian says it prepares every matter as though it is going to trial, and its bios describe trial and arbitration experience. Most disputes settle.

### How long will my case take?
It depends on the matter. Novian & Novian's practice pages say some business disputes resolve in weeks and others take months or longer, and an employment lawsuit in Los Angeles can run from several months to over a year.

### How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?
Novian & Novian's catastrophic injury page says most California personal injury claims must be filed within two years from the date of the accident; the deadline is much sooner when a government agency is involved.

### How long does an employer have to answer an employment lawsuit in California?
Per Novian & Novian's employer defense page, generally 30 days after the summons and complaint are served, as the summons states under Code of Civil Procedure section 412.20; otherwise the employee can ask for a default.

### Should an employer call a lawyer before firing someone?
Novian & Novian's employment page advises consulting an employment lawyer before high-risk decisions such as terminations, layoffs or policy changes, not only after a dispute starts.

### When should a business consider arbitration instead of a lawsuit?
Novian & Novian's business litigation page says arbitration is often appropriate when contracts require it or confidentiality matters, and it recommends arbitration when speed and cost control are priorities.

### Does Novian & Novian work with healthcare providers?
Yes. Novian & Novian advises hospitals, physician groups and health businesses on HIPAA, Stark Law and Anti-Kickback compliance, represents them in audits and investigations, litigates False Claims Act and billing disputes, and structures management services agreements and joint ventures.

### Does Novian & Novian handle trademarks and patents?
Yes. Novian & Novian files trademark applications with the USPTO, answers office actions, prepares utility, design and provisional patent applications, and litigates IP disputes for plaintiffs and defendants.

### Who writes and reviews the legal content on novianlaw.com?
Per Novian & Novian's editorial policy, content is drafted against primary sources, read by an attorney who practises in that area, checked against the advertising rules that govern California attorneys, and revisited when the law changes. AI tools may help with routine editing, but a human attorney reviews the legal substance.

### Is the information on novianlaw.com legal advice?
No. The site states that its information "is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice" and that viewing it "does not create an attorney-client relationship."

### Can I use a photo of a Novian & Novian attorney?
Per the editorial policy, attorney portraits may be reproduced in news and directory listings that identify the attorney and the firm, credited "Novian & Novian, LLP" and not altered. Commercial or promotional use needs written permission.

### How do I report an error on novianlaw.com?
Send the page and the problem through the contact page. The editorial policy says the firm checks it against the source, corrects it, and notes substantive updates.

The questions below come from the firm's practice pages; each answer names the page it restates.

### What is business litigation?
Business litigation covers legal disputes that arise from business relationships, commercial transactions, or wrongful acts by one party against another, such as breach of contract, partnership disputes and shareholder conflicts. Source: Novian & Novian's [business litigation page](https://www.novianlaw.com/practice-areas/business-litigation-dispute-resolution/).

### What drives the cost of business litigation?
Per Novian & Novian's business litigation page, costs depend on how complex the dispute is, how much discovery it needs and whether it goes to trial; early strategy often reduces expense.

### What are the risks of weak corporate governance?
Novian & Novian's corporate page lists internal disputes, shareholder conflicts, regulatory scrutiny and possible securities litigation, plus personal liability exposure for directors and officers.

### When does a business usually consider a securities offering?
Per Novian & Novian's corporate page, when it needs funding for growth, expansion or a major transaction; the offering then has to be properly structured, disclosed and compliant.

### What counts as a catastrophic injury?
Novian & Novian's catastrophic injury page defines it as a serious injury that permanently affects a person's health, mobility, or ability to work and manage daily life, such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, internal injuries, amputation and multiple fractures.

### How much of a $100,000 injury settlement does the injured person receive?
Per Novian & Novian's catastrophic injury page, it depends on attorney fees, medical bills, insurance liens and other case expenses, and California's pure comparative negligence rule can reduce the amount if the injured person shares fault.

### What should I avoid telling my injury attorney?
Novian & Novian's pages say not to exaggerate injuries, hide prior accidents or injuries, or give false information about how the incident happened, because the case depends on accurate facts.

### Can I still have a traumatic brain injury if my CT scan was normal?
Yes. Novian & Novian's [TBI page](https://www.novianlaw.com/traumatic-brain-injury-attorney/) says many concussions and mild-to-moderate TBIs show little on an early CT, and neuropsychological testing can show deficits imaging misses.

### What can a life-care plan include after a brain injury?
Per Novian & Novian's TBI page: future medical and rehabilitation costs, attendant or facility care, medications, therapies, transportation, home changes and vocational losses.

### Can a family member bring a claim for someone with a severe brain injury?
Novian & Novian's TBI page says that when the injured person cannot communicate or make legal decisions, a family member or legal guardian may act on their behalf.

### Can I sue for a dog bite in California if the dog never bit anyone before?
Yes. Novian & Novian's [dog bite page](https://www.novianlaw.com/dog-bite-attorney-california/) explains that under Civil Code section 3342 the owner is strictly liable when the bite happened in a public place or where the victim was lawfully present; no history of aggression is required.

### What evidence matters in a dog bite claim?
Per Novian & Novian's dog bite page: medical records, photographs of the injury, witness statements, animal control reports, and proof of where the attack happened.

### Who is at fault in a California rear-end crash?
Novian & Novian's [rear-end accident page](https://www.novianlaw.com/rear-end-accident-lawyer/) says California generally presumes the trailing driver is at fault, though an unjustified sudden stop or brake failure can shift part of the blame, and any share of fault reduces the award by that percentage.

### Can I sue my employer after a workplace accident?
Per Novian & Novian's [workplace accident page](https://www.novianlaw.com/workplace-accident-attorney/), most workplace injuries go through workers' compensation; a lawsuit may be possible for gross negligence or intentional harm, or against a third party who contributed to the injury.

### Can an injured worker be fired for filing a claim?
No. Novian & Novian's workplace accident page states that California law protects injured workers from being fired, demoted or discriminated against for seeking benefits.

### How long does a motor vehicle accident case take?
Novian & Novian's [motor vehicle accident page](https://www.novianlaw.com/motor-vehicle-accident-lawyers-in-los-angeles/) says straightforward claims often settle within four to nine months, while cases with severe injuries, disputed liability or a lawsuit can take 12 to 24 months or longer.

### Why does early medical treatment matter after a crash?
Per Novian & Novian's motor vehicle page, insurers look for gaps in treatment; a gap of even ten days between the accident and the first medical visit can be enough for an adjuster to discount the claim.

### What should an employer do when an employee files a lawsuit?
Novian & Novian's employer defense page advises contacting defense counsel right away to assess the claim and not communicating directly with the employee or their attorney without counsel.

### What is PAGA?
Per Novian & Novian's employer defense page, the Private Attorneys General Act lets a single employee sue on behalf of the state for Labor Code violations and collect penalties for every affected worker and pay period.

### Can an employer appeal a Labor Commissioner wage award?
Yes. Novian & Novian's employer defense page cites Labor Code section 98.2: either side can appeal to the superior court within 10 days after service of the notice, and the case is heard again from the start.

### Can an employer fire an employee without cause in California?
Novian & Novian's [wrongful termination defense page](https://www.novianlaw.com/california-wrongful-termination-defense-lawyer/) says California is an at-will state, so an employer can, but not for an illegal reason; the defense usually shows a legitimate cause such as poor performance, misconduct or economic necessity, supported by records.

### What should an employer keep when a discrimination claim surfaces?
Per Novian & Novian's [discrimination defense page](https://www.novianlaw.com/workplace-discrimination-defense-attorney/): emails, meeting notes and performance reviews, while avoiding any step that could look like retaliation.

### What records matter in a wage and hour claim?
Novian & Novian's [wage and hour defense page](https://www.novianlaw.com/ca-employer-defense-attorney-for-wage-and-hour-claims/) lists time records, pay stubs and contracts, and preserving email servers as evidence.

### Which laws must healthcare providers comply with?
Novian & Novian's healthcare page lists HIPAA, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and Affordable Care Act requirements, among others.

### How does telehealth change the legal picture for providers?
Per Novian & Novian's healthcare page, telehealth raises questions of licensure, reimbursement eligibility, supervision and data privacy.

### What are the four types of intellectual property?
Novian & Novian's IP page names patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret law.

### Do intellectual property disputes always go to court?
No. Per Novian & Novian's IP page, many are resolved through licensing, negotiation or alternative dispute resolution; court follows when infringement or unfair competition persists.

### How are real estate lawyers usually paid?
Novian & Novian's real estate page says by hourly rates, flat fees for specific transactions, or retainers for ongoing work, depending on the matter.

### Can a hospitality business get help with ADA lawsuits?
Yes. Per Novian & Novian's hospitality page, ADA compliance is a frequent source of litigation for California hotels and restaurants, and a hospitality attorney can assess the property and address compliance gaps.

### Is defamation on social media actionable?
Per Novian & Novian's technology page, false statements on social media that harm a person's or business's reputation may be defamation; the firm can assess liability and pursue content removal.


## Results

The Recent Victories page lists six matters (as of 2026-10-21). Each entry below gives the amount or outcome, the matter and the issue, as the case page describes it.

- $2.8 million judgment for damages and attorneys' fees, plus the return of a 41% LLC membership interest the page values at close to $8 million, for ASM Medical Ventures, LLC in a healthcare management services organization dispute. Won after a two-week arbitration in a case that ran three years; the panel found the opposing parties had breached the operating agreement and the law. Team led by Farhad Novian with Anthony Chavez. ([case page](https://www.novianlaw.com/llc-legal-settlement/))
- $10,000,000 allowed claim, Tylt Inc v Wireless Advocates LLC: after more than five years of litigation in Washington over a vendor agreement for smartphone accessory kits, the defendant filed for bankruptcy on the eve of trial, and the firm persuaded the bankruptcy trustee to allow the claim in full. Team led by Farhad Novian and Andrew Goodman, appearing pro hac vice. ([case page](https://www.novianlaw.com/tylt-inc-v-wireless-advocates-llc-10-million-allowed-claim-secured/))
- More than $3 million in claims defeated: after a seven-day arbitration, the arbitrator ruled for the firm's clients, a commercial lender and its three individual members, on every claim, finding no alter ego liability, no actual fraudulent transfer and no unlawful distributions. Team led by Farhad Novian and Yasmine Novian. ([case page](https://www.novianlaw.com/3-million-in-claims-defeated-after-seven-day-arbitration/))
- Settlement on the eve of trial in federal securities fraud litigation for a group of investors in a hard money loan, after the court denied the defendants' motions to dismiss in full, dismissed their counterclaims for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and granted a temporary restraining order. Team led by Farhad Novian and Andrew Goodman. The page does not state an amount. ([case page](https://www.novianlaw.com/settlement-achieved-on-the-eve-of-trial-in-federal-securities-fraud-litigation/))
- $400,000 settlement at mediation in a Los Angeles County premises liability case: a senior client slipped on automotive fluid in a retail warehouse parking lot and suffered a wrist fracture requiring surgery. ([case page](https://www.novianlaw.com/400000-recovery-challenging-parking-lot-slip-and-fall-case/))
- Confidential settlement for a tenant attacked by a neighbor whom the landlord had promised in writing to remove; resolved before formal discovery, about a year after the incident. ([case page](https://www.novianlaw.com/confidential-settlement-tenant-attacked-by-violent-neighbor/))

Past-results disclaimer, verbatim from the site: "Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome."

## Editorial standards

From the [editorial policy](https://www.novianlaw.com/editorial-policy/):

- Topics come from questions raised in consultations and client calls, changes in California statutes, regulations or case law, and gaps in pages already published.
- Each legal page goes through drafting against primary sources, attorney review, a compliance check against California attorney-advertising rules, and periodic re-reading.
- The firm states that it does not guarantee outcomes, does not imply that a past result predicts a future one, avoids unverifiable superlatives about itself, and ties figures, ranges and deadlines to their sources.
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- [X](https://x.com/NovianLlp): Novian & Novian LLP (@NovianLlp)

## Contact and citation

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