About Raphael Dara
Raphael Dara Javid is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 2001, holding bar number 218624. His license is currently active. Mr. Javid is the owner and senior trial attorney at The Javid Trial Firm, PC, a law firm specializing in personal injury cases, located at 11740 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 109, Los Angeles, CA 90049. He has been practicing law for over two decades, focusing on complex catastrophic personal injury litigation.
Mr. Javid earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law in 2001. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998. During his time at UCLA School of Law, he developed a strong foundation in legal principles, which has been instrumental in his successful legal career.
Mr. Javid's practice areas include personal injury law, with a particular emphasis on complex catastrophic injury cases. He handles various types of accidents, such as premises liability, product defects, government liability, and civil rights violations. His legal work encompasses all stages of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Javid has represented numerous clients in significant personal injury cases, achieving substantial settlements and verdicts. He has been recognized for his contributions to the field, being selected to Super Lawyers from 2017 to 2026. In 2019, he sold BD&J, the law firm he founded, to focus on his passion for jury trials. He now handles a limited number of cases, representing clients whose matters he would argue to a jury.
Mr. Javid is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and the California Applicant's Attorney Association. He is fluent in English, Persian (Farsi), and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse clientele effectively. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Directors for Sinai Temple, reflecting his commitment to community involvement.
