About Zein
Zein Obagi built his legal foundation at two California institutions known for rigorous programs. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley, and then took his legal training at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. Those formative years left him grounded in both the academic and practical demands of the law.
After law school he entered private practice and rose through the ranks to a leadership role. Since 2009 he has served as a partner at Obagi Law Group, P.C. In that position he has handled client matters, worked on case strategy, and participated in the day-to-day management that keeps a small firm running.
Obagi is admitted to practice in California and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Those admissions allow him to represent clients in state courts and to appear on appeals in the federal circuit that covers much of the western United States. He has experience taking cases through the stages commonly encountered in civil practice, from initial filings through appellate filings when matters advance beyond trial court.
His professional associations include an active membership in a bar or related organization. He has maintained that membership while practicing at the firm, which provides a channel for staying current with developments in rules, procedure, and case law. He also uses that professional network as a resource on technical and procedural questions that arise in active cases.
Colleagues describe him as a lawyer who understands both the strategic and practical sides of litigation. He has worked on matters that require attention to procedural detail and clear advocacy in filings and hearings. In the office he balances client work with the administrative demands that come with partnership.
He continues to practice at Obagi Law Group, P.C., handling matters in the courts where he is admitted. His current practice concentrates on representing clients in proceedings filed in California and in appeals before the Ninth Circuit.
