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Jonathan Bakhsheshian, Esq.

Mr. Jonathan Bakhsheshian is the founder and managing attorney of Bakh Law Group, PC, a California-based litigation firm in the heart of Calabasas dedicated to representing individuals and families in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, product defect, and consumer protection cases.

Before founding Bakh Law Group, Mr. Bakhsheshian served as a partner at a predominant firm in Los Angeles, where he co-led a renowned personal injury practice that achieved exceptional results for clients across the state. Drawing from that experience, he launched Bakh Law Group to continue his mission of delivering elite-level advocacy with a personalized and client-centered approach.

Education & Early Experience

Mr. Bakhsheshian earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), graduating with honors and receiving the prestigious Regent Scholarship Award. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, where he served as Lead Articles Editor of the Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal and was a leading member of Pepperdine’s Negotiation and Mediation Teams, competing in both national and international competitions.

Furthering his expertise in conflict resolution, Mr. Bakhsheshian earned a Master of Dispute Resolution from the top-ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University.

During his academic career, he gained invaluable practical experience through externships with:

  • The United States District Court, Central District of California
  • The United States Attorney’s Office, Department of Justice
  • The Los Angeles Superior Court
  • The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office
  • The United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California (Hon. Robert Kwan)


Professional Career

Since entering the legal profession, Mr. Bakhsheshian has devoted his practice to personal injury and complex civil litigation, handling thousands of cases from inception to resolution. His clients range from individuals facing devastating injuries to families seeking justice for wrongful death.

He has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements and is known for his tenacity, creativity, and fairness both in and out of the courtroom. His practice philosophy is rooted in a simple principle: every injured victim deserves the best possible representation—regardless of their financial status or the complexity of their case.

Publications & Thought Leadership

Mr. Bakhsheshian is an accomplished legal author and frequent contributor to leading publications in the personal injury field. His work promotes both technical excellence and professional civility within the legal community.

His articles, speaking engagements, and MCLE approved seminars have appeared in:

  • Plaintiff Magazine
  • Advocate Magazine
  • The Forum
  • Valley Lawyer
  • Consumer Attorneys of California
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association
  • San Fernando Bar Association
  • Continuing Education of the Bar
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • Pepperdine School of Law
  • Southwestern Law School
  • Loyola Law School
  • University of Southern California

Recognition & Professional Involvement

Mr. Bakhsheshian’s accomplishments have been recognized throughout the legal community and has repeatedly been nominated by Thompson Reuters as a Rising Star and several awards as the Top 40 Under 40 Trial lawyers. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), serving on the board, and volunteers with the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities (LATLC) to support local community programs.

A Vision for Justice

Through Bakh Law Group, Mr. Bakhsheshian continues to advance his core mission: to provide powerful, compassionate, and accessible legal representation for those who need it most.
He combines courtroom strength with modern litigation technology and a deep commitment to each client’s story—ensuring that every case receives the care, strategy, and dedication it deserves.

Beyond the Courtroom

Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Bakhsheshian is a proud husband and father, deeply devoted to his family. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor sports and adventure, and is an avid off-roader, surfer, and swimmer. Whether on the trails, in the ocean, or at home with his family, he brings the same focus, integrity, and balance to his personal life that he does to every case he handles.

Top Representative Verdicts & Settlements

$4,000,000.00
Premises Liability
$3,340,000.00
Premises Liability
$4,000,000.00
Auto v. Truck
$4,000,000.00
Premises Liability
$3,340,000.00
Premises Liability
$4,000,000.00
Auto v. Truck
$4,000,000.00
Premises Liability
$3,340,000.00
Premises Liability
$4,000,000.00
Auto v. Truck
Note: Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
*BAKH LAW GROUP, PC attorneys have recovered in aggregate over one hundred fifty million for their clients is derived from the total recoveries achieved by their attorneys and its affiliated lawyers from various sources for their clients. These recoveries include but are not limited to recoveries for property damage claims, medical payments benefits claims, bodily injury claims, recovery of workers’ compensation benefits and other compensation derived for the benefit of their clients. The total amount also includes recoveries achieved as a result of co-counsel ventures with outside law firms, from results obtained by current BAKH LAW GROUP, PC attorneys and partners while they held previous positions within other law firms, and by each of the partners’ previous individual legal ventures.
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