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TAJIMA LLP
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“Every battle is won before it is fought.” — Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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Notable Victories
$10M+ Aggregate awards in complex international business litigation (multiple matters) ·
$8M Arbitration award — construction defect, Beverly Hills developer ·
$2.1M AAA arbitration award for executive legal fee advancement ·
$1.7M Arbitration award — data center ordered to refund submarine cable operator ·
Injunctive Relief Secured compelling access to submarine cable system ·
$10M+ Aggregate awards in complex international business litigation (multiple matters) ·
$8M Arbitration award — construction defect, Beverly Hills developer ·
$2.1M AAA arbitration award for executive legal fee advancement ·
$1.7M Arbitration award — data center ordered to refund submarine cable operator ·
Injunctive Relief Secured compelling access to submarine cable system ·
Chase Tajima, Managing Partner, Tajima LLP
Our Approach to Litigation
Chase Tajima
Founder & Managing Partner · Tajima LLP

Our results in the courtroom speak for themselves. When the stakes are high, you need more than a lawyer — you need a strategist who is ready to fight and prepared to win. At Tajima LLP, we pair thorough preparation and sound judgment with forward-thinking tools — including AI-assisted research and analytics — to deliver sharper strategy and stronger outcomes for our clients.

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Chase Tajima
Rated by Super Lawyers


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9.1Chase T. Tajima
Chase T. TajimaClients' ChoiceAward 2025
Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Silver 2026
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
Jackie Levien, Partner, Tajima LLP
✦ Elevated to Partner — April 2026
Strategic. Tenacious. Prepared.
Jackie Levien
Partner · Tajima LLP

We treat every case as if our clients' livelihoods and reputations hang in the balance — because they often do. That urgency shapes everything about our practice: the depth of our preparation, the precision of our strategy, and the tenacity we bring to every courtroom, arbitration, and negotiation.

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Track Record

A Proven Record of Results

The following are representative results from matters handled by our attorneys. Each case is unique. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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$10M+

Aggregate awards in complex international business litigation across multiple matters

$8M
Construction defect arbitration award for Beverly Hills luxury home developer
$2.1M
AAA arbitration award for advancement of executive legal fees in corporate control dispute
$1.7M
Arbitration award ordering data center to refund co-location rent to submarine cable operator
Injunctive Relief
Emergency injunctive relief secured compelling access to a submarine cable system
Anti-SLAPP Win
Anti-SLAPP motion granted — fraud and defamation claims dismissed against restaurant owner; attorney fees awarded to client
$550K
Settlement recovered on behalf of a corporation and its CEO and CFO in a business unfair competition countersuit
CEO Reinstated
Telecom CEO reinstated to position after improper removal by board — corporate governance dispute resolved in client’s favor
$280K+
Default judgment exceeding $280,000 set aside for Florida defendants in California court, restoring their ability to defend on the merits
About the Firm

Built for Complex Disputes

Tajima LLP is a premier boutique litigation firm based in Los Angeles, representing corporations, businesses, and executives in complex civil disputes across California and internationally. Our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and Avvo as among the leading litigators in Southern California.

We are trial lawyers. Our opponents know that if they do not settle on reasonable terms, we will take a case to hearing, arbitration, and trial. We handle the same types of matters as large national firms — but as a boutique, our rates are substantially lower. Less overhead means more of your legal budget goes toward winning your case.

While headquartered in Los Angeles, Tajima LLP regularly litigates high-stakes matters across Southern California. Our attorneys have extensive experience appearing in state and federal courts throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura counties. We leverage forward-thinking litigation technology to efficiently manage complex cases across the region, providing seamless, top-tier representation wherever your dispute arises.

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Defense
Victories
5.0
Martindale Peer Review Rating
$10M+
Recent Recovery
5.0
Client Rating · Martindale
What We Do

Areas of Practice

All Practice Areas
01

Complex Business Litigation

Partnership disputes, corporate control battles, contractor litigation, licensing issues, fraud, and contract litigation handled with strategic precision.

02

Real Estate & Contractor Litigation

Real estate litigation, contractor licensing issues, and disputes involving companies in the contracting industry.

03

Subsea Cables & Data Centers

Specialized litigation for telecommunications infrastructure disputes, including international arbitration and federal court proceedings.

04

Tax Controversy

U.S. Tax Court representation, IRS dispute resolution, and state tax litigation for businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

05

Contracts & Commercial Disputes

Breach of contract, business torts, unfair business practices, and trade secret litigation through trial and arbitration.

06

Employment Litigation

Wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour disputes for both employers and employees.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

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★★★★★

"Mr. Chase Tajima and his firm led our complex business litigation ultimately securing $10M+ in judgments, awards, and contracts. Outnumbered and up against some of the world's largest firms, Mr. Tajima and his firm not only prevailed but did so consistently."

Business Litigation Client
Business Litigation Client · Avvo
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★★★★★

"Chase and his team overturned an appeal dismissal and provided me with WINS resulting in indemnification, closure to the civil lawsuit, and recovery of attorney fees from the state. He turned my despair into confidence."

Employment Litigation Client
Employment Litigation Client · FindLaw
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★★★★★

"Chase is great at taking action and resolving issues effectively. The firm is great with responding to requests in a timely manner. He offered practical solutions, then executed. He's my business attorney!"

Business Owner, California
Business Client · FindLaw
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★★★★★

"This lawyer didn't just represent me — in many ways, he saved my life during one of the most stressful and uncertain times I've ever gone through. He was always there to keep me calm, focused, and moving forward. As a lawyer, he is extremely experienced and strategic. He was always thinking two or three steps ahead and would walk me through different scenarios and strategies so I understood what was happening and why. I am incredibly grateful for his work, his guidance, his patience, and honestly his friendship through all of this. If I ever needed legal help again, I would not hesitate to hire him again."

Litigation Client
Litigation Client · Avvo · March 2026
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★★★★★

"I wholeheartedly recommend Chase and his firm. What truly stood out to me was the attentiveness and warmth of his entire team — professional but genuinely kind and supportive throughout the process. Chase was more than just my legal representative; he provided unwavering support and guided me through every step. What impressed me most was his integrity. Rather than prolonging the case for the sake of billable hours, he proposed a bold and strategic approach designed with my long-term well-being in mind. His plan was both aggressive and innovative, ultimately leading to the dismissal of the case.”

Litigation Client
Litigation Client · Avvo
Our Approach

How We Work

01
Experienced Talent

Our attorneys bring experience from leading national firms and degrees from top universities — including Georgetown, Cornell, UCLA, USC, and USD.

02
Direct Partnership

You work directly with experienced senior attorneys. We do not hand off your critical matters to junior associates learning on the job.

03
Strategic Judgment

Some cases require immediate, aggressive action; others need patience. We tailor our strategy to your specific goals.

04
Proven Success

Clients choose us because we win. From multi-million dollar recoveries to complete defense victories, our track record speaks for itself.

05
Clear Communication

We speak plainly, give honest assessments, and keep you informed at every step of the litigation process.

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Precision Over Size

We have gone up against some of the largest and most formidable law firms in the world — and prevailed — at a fraction of our opponents' cost. Our edge is agility, preparation, and relentless advocacy, not headcount or overhead.

International Practice

California Counsel for Asia-Pacific Disputes

Tajima LLP represents businesses, investors, and individuals in cross-border and interstate disputes with a California nexus — including matters with connections to Japan, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Hawaii, Guam, and across the Pacific Rim, as well as multi-state and cross-jurisdiction disputes between parties in different U.S. states. We have litigated and arbitrated international and interstate commercial disputes in state and federal courts and before major arbitration panels, and have worked alongside local counsel in Guam, Hawaii, Florida, New York, Washington D.C., and internationally.

  • International commercial arbitration (AAA, JAMS, DPR)
  • Cross-border business disputes with California connections
  • Submarine cable and telecommunications infrastructure litigation
  • Multilingual capability — Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Thai language services available
Asia-Pacific international litigation — Tajima LLP, Los Angeles

Ready to Discuss Your Case?

Contact us for a confidential consultation. We represent businesses, business owners, CEOs, executives, trustees, and general counsel throughout California and beyond — as well as individuals, trusts, non-profits, religious organizations, and affiliated institutions facing significant disputes.