About Amir

Amir Nayebdadash is a seasoned attorney specializing in employment law, currently serving as a founding partner at Protection Law Group, LLP, located in El Segundo, California. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on November 6, 2004, and holds an active license status.

Nayebdadash earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2003. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Arts in International Relations from King’s College London in 2000 and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, cum laude, from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1998.

His practice areas include employment litigation, focusing on wage and hour disputes, class actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases, discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Nayebdadash is experienced in all stages of litigation, including hearings, trials, and appeals, and has achieved complete defense verdicts in each of his jury trials.

Throughout his career, Nayebdadash has been admitted to practice before California State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2025 and 2026 and as a Rising Star in 2007, reflecting his contributions to the legal field.

In addition to his legal practice, Nayebdadash is actively involved in the Iranian-American community, participating in the Iranian-American Bar Association and various Iranian-American organizations. He is fluent in Farsi and Spanish, further enhancing his ability to serve a diverse clientele.

Education

Pepperdine University School of Law

J.D. (2003)

2003

King’s College London, School of Law

M.A. (2000)

2000

University of California - Los Angeles

B.A. (1998)

1998

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Protection Law Group LLP

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California State Courts State Trial Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

employment litigation wage and hour disputes class actions PAGA cases discrimination harassment wrongful termination

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Trials Appeals