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Farhad Bahar, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA

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Farhad Bahar is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business.

Based in
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
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Business
  • Handles Business matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026).

About Farhad Bahar: Farhad Bahar is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Farhad takes on

Farhad concentrates on business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Farhad handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

Farhad takes business matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Farhad agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Farhad Bahar — business lawyer in Los Angeles

Farhad Bahar is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business.

Farhad Bahar represents commercial finance companies, commercial banks, hedge funds, factors and other lenders in complex, secured and unsecured, single lender, club or syndicated, commercial loans, asset-based transactions, factoring, trade finance, acquisition finance, film finance, charter school finance, health care finance, public finance and letter of credit transactions. He also has extensive experience in workouts, debtor-in-possession financing, reorganization financing, inter-creditor relationships, lender liability issues, judicial and non-judicial foreclosures and creditors’ rights and remedies. His experience includes secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code.

How Farhad handles business matters

Farhad Bahar represents commercial finance companies, commercial banks, hedge funds, factors and other lenders in complex, secured and unsecured, single lender, club or syndicated, commercial loans, asset-based transactions, factoring, trade finance, acquisition finance, film finance, charter school finance, health care finance, public finance and letter of credit transactions. He also has…

The kind of cases Farhad takes

Farhad reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Stanford University

    J.D. · 1987

Farhad studied at J.D. in Stanford University.

Law school and academic background

Farhad completed J.D. in Stanford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Farhad runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Farhad has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026).

Locations

Farhad Bahar's office in Los Angeles

Farhad's primary office is at 1000 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, California, 90017-1730. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1000 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1500

Los Angeles, California 90017-1730

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Hiring guide

How to hire Farhad Bahar — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Farhad usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Farhad charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Farhad's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Farhad will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Farhad

Farhad discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Farhad confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Farhad's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Farhad Bahar

  • How much does it cost to hire Farhad for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Farhad walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Farhad offer a free consultation?

    Farhad charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Farhad's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Farhad's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Farhad gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Farhad take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    Farhad is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Farhad will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Farhad?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Farhad will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Farhad accepting new business clients right now?

    Farhad's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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