A Proven Record on Both Sides of the Dispute
Tajima LLP represents businesses, corporations, business owners, CEOs, executives, founders, investors, and trustees in significant disputes across California and internationally — as well as individuals, non-profits, religious organizations, and affiliated institutions. We are equally at home pursuing claims for plaintiffs and defending against them for defendants.
Our clients have faced well-funded opponents, including some of the world's largest law firms. We have secured multi-million dollar recoveries for plaintiffs, and we have defeated, reduced, and neutralized significant claims against our defense clients — often turning defense mandates into offensive opportunities.
Tajima LLP handles both plaintiff and defense matters in roughly equal measure. Unlike firms that specialize exclusively in one side, we bring a full-spectrum perspective to every dispute — which makes us more effective on both sides of the table. The results below represent matters across both roles.
Obtained rare and substantial countersuit victory settlement for business defendant clients in unfair competition, false advertising, trade secret, and defamation action involving small business against large private equity backed national conglomerate.
Aggregate judgments, awards, and contracts in complex international business litigation across multiple matters. Individual results vary.
AAA arbitration award for a Beverly Hills luxury home developer against a general contractor for construction defects.
Settlement recovered for client in a business unfair competition countersuit.
AAA arbitration award for advancement of executive legal fees in a contested corporate control dispute.
Arbitration award ordering a data center to refund co-location rent to a submarine cable operator following a breach of contract.
Telecom CEO reinstated to position after improper removal by board. Corporate governance dispute resolved in client's favor.
Overturned an appeal dismissal and secured indemnification, closure of civil lawsuit, and recovery of attorney fees from the state.
Defended telecommunications company against breach of contract and related claims in Wiesen v. RAM Telecom International, Inc. (2017). Obtained favorable resolution for the client.
U.S. Tax Court trial victory resolving IRS assessments and multimillion-dollar tax disputes in favor of the taxpayer.
A selection of recent matters handled by Tajima LLP attorneys, reflecting the firm's active practice across both plaintiff and defense representations.
Our client, a business owner and former employee, was sued for trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition. Rather than simply defending the claims, we identified viable counterclaims, went on offense, and ultimately secured a significant confidential settlement in our client's favor — a rare outcome that turned a defense matter into a meaningful recovery.
Client faced a claim exceeding $600,000 in a business contract dispute. Through aggressive motion practice and strategic litigation, the matter was resolved for a fraction of the claimed amount.
Successfully brought an Anti-SLAPP motion on behalf of a restaurant owner, resulting in dismissal of fraud and misrepresentation claims. Client also entitled to recover attorneys' fees.
Obtained dismissal of a California employer from a class action PAGA wage and hour lawsuit, protecting the client from significant class-wide exposure.
Successfully challenged California jurisdiction on behalf of Florida-based business owners, resulting in the court granting a motion to quash service of summons.
Obtained an order setting aside a default judgment exceeding $280,000 entered against Florida-based defendants in a California court, restoring the clients' ability to defend the claims on the merits.
Obtained dismissal of a personal injury lawsuit filed against a Los Angeles catering company, resolving the matter without any payment by the client.
Obtained dismissal of a federal lawsuit after demonstrating that the plaintiffs had engaged in improper jurisdictional manipulation to manufacture federal court jurisdiction.
Secured a $50,000 settlement for a Beverly Hills property owner whose home sustained damage from a landslide originating on a neighboring property. Resolved through pre-litigation negotiation, avoiding the cost and delay of formal proceedings.