About David Scott
David Scott Harrison is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both New York and California. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1996 and to the California State Bar in 2000. His license status in both states is currently active. Mr. Harrison is the principal at Bakhtiari & Harrison, P.C., a law firm located at 12711 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 315, Studio City, California 91604. He has been practicing law for over 25 years, serving clients in both New York and California.
Mr. Harrison earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California in 1991. He then pursued his Juris Doctor degree at Southwestern University School of Law, graduating in 1995. During his time at Southwestern, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in the field of law.
Mr. Harrison's practice areas include securities law, securities arbitration, securities fraud, litigation, arbitration, and FINRA matters. He represents clients in cases involving financial disputes, regulatory compliance, and investment fraud. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation and arbitration, including initial case evaluation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Harrison has handled cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years.
Mr. Harrison is an active member of the New York State Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Harrison is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles County effectively.
