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Immigration Law
A federal judge once compared
immigration law to "King Minos' labyrinth in ancient
Crete." Mafi
guides clients through this labyrinth. He handles cases for
individuals as well as for multinational corporations.
The practices include securing all types
of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas
as well as labor certifications and preference status leading to permanent
residence (green card) and
work permit.
Mr. Mafi has extensive experience in
dealing with the Immigration and Naturalization Service and with
U.S. consulates throughout the world, including those in Middle
East, Canada and Europe. He also represents clients in deportation
and exclusion proceedings and in appellate matters with the
Board of Immigration Appeals and in federal court.
Accidents
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Serious Injuries, Permanent
Scarring, Loss of Bodily Function, and Death
When the rights of
individuals suffering from a serious personal injury are debated, we
think there's no middle ground.
As lawyers representing injured people, we feel strongly that legal
rights must be protected to the fullest extent possible. And when
someone is hurt, we don't think the victim should be limited to the amount
of money which is needed to cope with the injury. Manufacturers,
doctors, hospitals, insurance companies and others often resent that
ordinary citizens can prove someone was careless, and that a jury
can therefore award money damages.
Surely,
everyone benefits when those who carelessly injure others are held
accountable. The courtroom is one of the few places where even the
largest corporation, insurance company or hospital is no more
important than any man, woman or child, however weak or strong they
may be.
Business Law
The firm offers a wide range of services to
businesses, including:
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General
business counseling
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Business
formation
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Litigation
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Drafting
and reviewing contracts
The
firm stresses the importance of avoiding business disputes through
consultation and planning.
The
most common mistake made by business owners is to wait until they
find themselves sued to seek legal advice. It makes far more
sense, and is generally less costly, to consult with an attorney
prior to making significant business decisions, such as entering
into new contracts, expanding a business, or taking actions
affecting employees.
Timely
legal counseling can help business owners avoid many common
pitfalls. For example, prior to entering into any contract, business
owners should ask themselves:
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Does
the contract contain hidden liabilities?
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Does
the contract protect all of my legal rights?
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Does
the contract provide practical remedies if the other party breaches?
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Is
the contract enforceable?
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Even
if it is enforceable, is enforcement practical?
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What
are my liabilities if I am unable to fulfill the terms of the
contract?
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Is
all of the boilerplate necessary and what does it mean?
These are just a few of the
questions that need to be asked, and similar questions can be asked
regarding lease agreements, employment agreements, agreements with
suppliers and vendors, shareholder agreements, and partnership
agreements.
Criminal Law
YOU
HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT, ANYTHING YOU SAY CAN AND WILL BE
USED AGAINST YOU IN A COURT OF LAW.
YOU ALSO HAVE THE RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY.
YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO TALK YOUR WAY OUT OF IT:
You've been arrested, or are under investigation for a crime.
Do NOT talk to the Police under any circumstances.
Do not volunteer any information, even if you are completely
innocent. No matter
what they promise or threaten, they are not on your side.
If you talk to them they will find a way to use it against
you.
Ask
for a lawyer immediately. If
the cops don't provide you with a lawyer, keep asking.
The only information you should give them is your name, your
address, and your date of birth.
For less serious charges, don't fall for the oldest trick in
the book... the, "if you cooperate you will not spend the night
in jail." Chances
are, you won't anyways. Unless
you are rude or uncooperative, most officers will release you once
they have a way of positively identifying you and getting in touch
with you. If they
request it, sign a promise to appear in court.
Do not give a statement in exchange for avoiding a night in
jail. If you are
accused of a more serious crime and the police have probable cause
to arrest you, face it, you are going to spend at least a night in
jail. Don't be tempted
to give a statement, because a night or two in jail before a judge
sets bail is far better than a lengthy prison sentence.
When you are facing criminal
charges, your life, your freedom, your financial security, your
reputation and your
freedom are on the line. People
are falsely accused and wrongfully convicted in the United States.
Many wrongful convictions can be avoided if the accused
(usually an innocent and upstanding citizen) has the good sense to
contain his/her outrage, remain silent and seek out experienced
legal counsel.
Appeals
and Litigation
Mr. Mafi is an experience
trial attorney who has a 100% success rate on appeals in
state and federal courts including published opinion from
United States Ninth Circuit.( US
9th Circuit Court of Appeals ) Mafi represents clients in a
wide array of civil and criminal cases.
He seeks practical and
economical solutions to litigation problems through negotiation,
mediation and arbitration, when necessary, providing aggressive
representation in court. Mr. Mafi believes that the most successful
strategy is to stay out of court but if you are forced to take legal
action you need aggressive representation.
The civil litigation
practice includes business
litigation, personal injury and civil rights. The personal injury
practice includes products liability, Medical malpractice, and bicycle, motorcycle and automobile cases. We
have a special focus on cases involving serious injuries and death.
E-mail:
Maziar@MafiLaw.com
Direction
to Office: Map
to Our Office
Telephone:
(714)
543-3350
Fax:
(714)
543-2277
Address:
MafiLaw
1502
N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92706
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