SEPIDEH DOUST, ESQ.

Founder & Principal Attorney at Doust Law, APC

Sepideh Doust is the founding attorney of Doust Law, APC, a boutique California law firm specializing in personal injury cases, automobile accidents, and premises liability. With over 15 years of diverse international legal experience, Ms. Doust provides her clients with a rare combination of aggressive advocacy and empathetic, high-level strategic counsel.

Ms. Doust possesses extensive experience representing both defendants and plaintiffs in personal injury litigation in California, giving her a unique 360-degree perspective on how cases are built and won. She leverages this experience to provide balanced and strategic counsel in personal injury cases.

The Insurance Insider Advantage

What sets Ms. Doust apart in the field of California personal injury law is her extensive background as a defense litigator. Having spent years representing insurance companies as a litigator and trial attorney, she possesses an "insider's" understanding of how these corporations evaluate claims and build their defenses. Today, she leverages this invaluable perspective to anticipate defense tactics, maximize settlement values, and secure justice for plaintiffs who have been injured due to the negligence of others. This unwavering commitment is rooted in her established track record as a plaintiff’s counsel prior to founding Doust Law, providing a powerful complement to her experience as a defense litigator.

A Global Perspective on Conflict Resolution

Ms. Doust’s career began in Tehran, Iran, where she founded and successfully managed her own law firm for several years specializing in civil litigation, personal injury, and family law. This high-stakes international experience provided a formidable foundation for her transition to the U.S. legal system. Today, she brings this sophisticated, multifaceted perspective to every personal injury case at Doust Law.

Ms. Doust’s legal philosophy is deeply rooted in her international academic achievements and her commitment to peacebuilding:

• Dual Bar Admissions: Licensed to practice law in both California, United States, and Tehran, Iran.

• Advanced Legal Education: Holds an LLB from prestigious Allameh Tabatabai University, a top-ranking LLM in International Law from Azad University,- Central Tehran Branch- and an honors-level LLM from the University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law, where she received the Dean's Academic Excellence Award.

• Master of Philosophy: Earned a master’s degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the Arctic University of Norway. Her graduate research focused on critical human rights issues, specifically the protection of women and children in UN Peace Support Operations.

Respected Mediator and Advocate

Beyond the courtroom, Ms. Doust is a recognized facilitator in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). A skilled mediator, she was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Superior Court of California for her dedicated service during the 2020 Pandemic.. Her ability to navigate high-stakes conflict with both technical precision and compassion ensures that her clients receive not just legal representation, but a dedicated partner focused on restoring their peace, stability, and dignity.

Why Choose Doust Law?

At Doust Law, we believe that every case is personal and deserves a customized legal strategy. We combine meticulous investigation and assertive representation with the nuanced soft skills of a skilled mediator to hold responsible parties fully accountable.

Whether we are negotiating a settlement or advocating for you in court, our mission remains the same: achieving the best possible outcome while minimizing stress on the families we serve. At Doust Law, your peace of mind is our priority.