Overview
Kassouni Law was founded on the principle that the preservation of liberty is the most important political, social, and economic value bestowed by our founding fathers. This informs all that we do at Kassouni Law. It is our mission to rigorously defend our clients against government and private abuse.
Dedicated to providing superior representation, our commitment to the attainment of justice allows us to establish personalized strategies for every client. With an unwavering commitment to the protection of private enterprise, and the experience to deliver results, we will defend your Constitutionally protected rights and liberties.
Unlike many other law firms, Kassouni Law never “straddles the fence”. You won’t find our lawyers representing clients against the government one day, and the next day representing the government. We take cases we believe in. The attorneys at Kassouni Law serve clients throughout the state of California with headquarter offices in Sacramento, and a satellite office in Los Angeles. They have litigated cases against all manner of governmental entities, including building departments, planning departments, the California Coastal Commission, cities and counties, and private entities, all on behalf of private individuals and businesses.
Below, you’ll find a brief overview of the areas of practice we address at Kassouni Law. Please feel free to contact us at our Sacramento and Los Angeles offices with any questions by calling 1-877-770-7379. Managing lawyer Timothy Kassouni will speak with you personally.
Areas of Practice:
Appeals: The attorneys at Kassouni Law have experience representing clients on appeal in the California Court of Appeal Ninth Circuit, the Federal Court of Appeals, the California Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court. If you have suffered an adverse trial court ruling, or obtained a successful ruling which must be defended, give Kassouni Law a call at 1-877-770-7379. Managing attorney Timothy Kassouni will speak to you personally to honestly assess the legal merits of your case.
Land Use and Constitutional Property Rights: Managing attorney Timothy Kassouni started his career in land use and Constitutional property rights over 20 years ago. His involvement in many seminal Constitutional property rights legal matters has led to the setting of legal precedents throughout California and the nation. Kassouni Law consults and litigates on a wide range of land use matters including but not limited to takings, inverse condemnation, eminent domain, easement, trespass, permiting, zoning, and development. If you wish to have your Constitutional property rights matter evaluated by one of California’s foremost land use attorneys, call us at 1-877-770-7379. Mr. Kassouni will speak with you personally. For more on land use, see our blog.
Constitutional: The attorneys at Kassouni Law believe that Constitutional rights and personal freedom are intertwined, it is our mission to rigorously defend your Constitutional rights against government and private abuse. If you have any Constitutional rights related issues, please contact Kassouni Law at 1-877-770-7379. We will be pleased to assess your rights and remedies and help you form a plan of action to obtain positive results.
Business: The business lawyers at Kassouni Law specifically advise clients on matters relating to contracts and dispute of contracts. It is our aim to help our business clients stay out of court. But should the need arise, our attorneys have extensive experience in litigating matters in a wide range of complex matters. If you have a contract question or are considering litigation regarding a business dispute give us a call for an evaluation of your matter 1-877-770-7379.
Construction: The prospect of filing a claim against a developer can be a daunting and uneasy one. However, a seasoned construction defect attorney can guide you through the process. The attorneys at Kassouni Law have previously recovered substantial sums for clients. Please call our offices at 1-877-770-7379 with any questions. Lawyer Timothy Kassouni will speak with you personally.
Writs and Injunctions: Writs and injunctions require quick and immediate action to bar one from irreparable harm. If you are interested in utilizing this legal remedy please give us a call for an legal evaluation 1-877-770-7379.
Environmental: There are many complex state and federal environmental laws which can affect virtually any home and business owner in the country. If you are experiencing challenges with the government over environmental issues and regulations, please call 1-877-770-7379.
Real Estate: The seasoned attorneys at Kassouni Law skillfully manage real estate cases in the court room. However, our attorneys often work on behalf of their clients to settle many real estate matters out of court. We have found this to be the most cost-effective, and least time consuming approach in almost all legal matters. To have your real estate legal matter evaluated by an attorney, please give Kassouni Law a call at 1-877-770-7379.
Results
The lawyers at Kassouni Law bring over twenty-five years of combined experience to their clients throughout the state of California. There have been many favorable results including the setting of legal precedents. Below please find some of the cases our attorneys are particularly proud of:
Lockaway Storage v. County of Alameda
Timothy Kassouni successfully argued an inverse condemnation claim at trial on behalf of Lockaway Storage against the County of Alameda and its building and planning departments. The Court found the County of Alameda liable for a taking of property without just compensation on the theory of inverse condemnation. The County of Alameda had acted arbitrarily in the denial of building permits for construction of a storage facility. The Court awarded Lockaway $1.7 million in compensatory damages, interest, and attorney fees.
Orthalliance litigation
Invalidated a non-competition covenant which illegally restricted the free trade of orthodontists. This was the catalyst for a multi-million nationwide settlement against a publicly traded corporation.
Norris v. Witter
Preserved the rights of private property owners in Topanga Canyon, California, with the court finding that trespass onto private property for the purpose of obtaining evidence of an alleged Coastal Act violation, is not protected speech. The defendant's anti-slapp motion was denied.
Beverly Towers Inc. v. City of West Hollywood
Appeared before the California Supreme Court in oral argument and amicus curiae briefing. The ruling precluded local governments from enforcing condominium conversion regulations after discretionary approvals had already been granted, preserving the private property rights of Beverly Towers, Incorporated.
Construction Defect Litigation
Represented over 75 home owners in construction defect actions in Orange County, California, generating multi-million dollar settlements.
Subsurface Rights
Preserved the private use of subsurface oil and gas rights in a parcel of land otherwise subject to a conservation easement.
Constitutional Property Rights
Successfully defended Riverside County private property owner from government claim of illegal grading. The government's notice of violation was expunged and the case dropped after briefing in the trial court.
Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council
Amicus curiae brief in the South Carolina Supreme Court, and subsequent amicus curiae brief in support of the petition for certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. Certiorari was granted, leading to an important 5th amendment taking clause ruling in favor of the property owner.
Kassouni Law is currently handling a case being considered for review by the United States Supreme Court involving civil rights violations. Above: evidentiary video of the California Coastal Commission's 4th Amendment violations.
"I had super results with this firm...honest, very fair, and truly concerned about the injustice I was going through."
Client, Riverside County, CA"Thoughtful and sincere... very accessible throughout the stages of any case."
Client, Orange County, CA"Mr. Kassouni reviewed our documents and provided accurate and practical advice in a timely, thoughtful and cost-effictive manner. We would certainly use him again..."
Client, Honolulu, HI"Kassouni Law met & exceeded our expectations. We were able to settle out of court...All questions were answered promptly."
Client, West Sacramento, CALegal News
- United States Supreme Court Rebuffs EPA in Major Private Property Rights Ruling
- Private Property Owners Should Require the Government to Obtain a Civil Inspection Warrant
- Kassouni Law Represents Client in $1.7 Million Court of Appeal Property Rights Case
- Court of Appeal Rules Against San Clemente in Significant Property Rights Case
- Court Decision Represents Victory for Fourth Amendment Constitutional Protections
- U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Fourth Amendment Case
