SM Law Group, APC

Kian Mottahedeh received his JD with an emphasis in Business Law from Whittier College School of Law and his BA degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. His law school activities include leadership positions in the Jewish Law Student Association and participation in Moot Court competitions. He studied law at Universidad de Santander in Spain during a summer abroad program. While in law school Kian’s studies focused on white-collar crime and corporate bankruptcies. Over the course of his career, Kian has represented some 1500 consumers in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. He has successfully negotiated the removal of judgment liens and second mortgages that encumbered properties belonging to his clients. Kian has successfully represented several corporations in Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings. Kian has helped many corporations with the liquidation of assets in order to pay off corporate liabilities such as income and payroll taxes. Kian worked as a senior associate for six years at California’s largest consumer bankruptcy firm before co-founding SM Law Group. Kian is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice in the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California. Kian has traveled throughout Europe and South America. When away from the firm, Kian enjoys fishing and the practice of martial arts. Kian’s areas of expertise include consumer protection litigation as well as consumer and corporate bankruptcy and restructuring.

Daniel Hakhamzadeh is an Of Counsel at SM Law Group, where he focuses on representing individuals in a variety of litigation areas, including personal injury cases involving automobile accidents, trucking accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, and premise liability matters. In 2013, Daniel graduated from the University of California, Irvine, majoring in Psychology. He received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles in 2017. While at Loyola, Daniel made it a priority to gain hands-on experience by participating in substantive activities both inside and out of the classroom. Daniel’s most rewarding work experience during law school was his clerkship serving the Attorney General’s Office, Financial Fraud and Special Prosecutions Unit. During his time there he assisted in investigating and prosecuting complex criminal cases, primarily related to financial, securities, mortgage, and environmental fraud. In his spare time, Daniel participated in the Shriver Landlord Tenant Clinic and volunteered pro bono at Public Counsel, where he helped low-income clients with their eviction matters beginning with the filing of an unlawful detainer complaint through trial proceedings. As an attorney, Daniel has engaged in successful litigation where he has helped represent consumers and entities in various personal injury and employment matters. Prior to joining SM Law Group, Daniel gained valuable litigation experience working at a distinguished defense firm focused on defending personal injury and employment matters on behalf of public entities and corporate clients. Daniel has also previously worked at a reputable plaintiff’s firm, representing individuals that have been injured. Daniel has been selected to the Southern California Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for 2020 and 2021. He is committed to being a fierce advocate and practical problem solver.