Reza Torkzadeh
Every client is someone’s family, someone’s future, and part of a community. Fighting for them means protecting all three, to which I have dedicated my life.
Reza Torkzadeh
Reza Torkzadeh is the Founder and CEO of TORKLAW, a nationally acclaimed personal injury and wrongful death law firm committed to protecting the rights of individuals and families during their most critical moments. Under his leadership, TORKLAW has recovered more than $800 million on behalf of injured victims across a broad spectrum of cases, from catastrophic accidents and product liability to complex mass torts and dangerous pharmaceuticals.
A dedicated advocate for access to justice, Reza is nationally recognized for his work advancing plaintiffs’ rights and holding powerful institutions accountable. He has been honored with numerous awards and distinctions for his legal advocacy and has led TORKLAW to become one of the fastest-growing and most innovative firms in the country.
Reza is the author of The Lawyer as CEO, a guidebook for modern legal leadership, and co-author of The Commercialization of the Law, a widely read analysis of how business and regulatory forces are reshaping the legal industry. His thought leadership is centered on empowering lawyers to think and act like executives, building high-performance organizations rooted in culture, integrity, and relentless execution.
In addition to his work in litigation, Reza is the founder of LawWorks, an AI-powered legal technology company that offers the first plug-and-play operating system for law firms. Built to streamline operations, enhance client service, and accelerate growth, LawWorks reflects Reza’s deep belief that the future of law belongs to firms that embrace innovation without compromising values.
Reza speaks and writes regularly on leadership, law firm culture, legal technology, and the changing landscape of the legal profession.
Reza Torkzadeh's writing has appeared in the Daily Journal, Advocate magazine and Forum magazine on personal injury law, insurance disputes, access to justice, and legal technology. His published work includes legal analysis coauthored with Allen P. Wilkinson, as well as individual commentary on litigation funding and lawyers' responsibilities when using artificial intelligence.
- AI, ethics, and the lawyer's duty after Noland v. Land of the FreeRead the updated article on torklaw.com · Daily Journal originalDaily Journal · Nov. 24, 2025 · Reza TorkzadehDiscusses lawyers’ responsibility to check AI-generated work, with emphasis on accurate citations, supervision, confidentiality, and court filings.
- Uninsured drivers beware, the law isn't on your sideRead the updated article on torklaw.com · Daily Journal originalDaily Journal · July 15, 2025 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonExamines uninsured drivers’ exposure and limits on damages in California, alongside changes to minimum auto insurance requirements.
- Examining rideshare drivers’ employment and insurance challengesRead the updated article on torklaw.com · Daily Journal originalDaily Journal · June 21, 2024 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonReviews rideshare driver classification, background checks, carrier duties, company liability, and insurance coverage during different trip stages.
- Pedestrian fatalities have spiked. Who’s to blame?Read the updated article on torklaw.com · Daily Journal originalDaily Journal · May 9, 2024 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonExamines driver conduct and other factors associated with pedestrian injury and death, with a focus on California roads.
- Insurance bad faith litigation: Pre-suit and time-limited demandsRead the updated article on torklaw.com · Daily Journal originalDaily Journal · Aug. 8, 2023 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonReviews insurer settlement duties and California procedures for demands made before a lawsuit or arbitration.
- The Commercialization of the LawDaily Journal · Jan. 20, 2022 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonExamines commercial pressures on the legal profession and changes in the structure and ownership of legal services.
- Why clients should be completely honest with lawyersDaily Journal · Sept. 15, 2021 · Reza Torkzadeh and Allen P. WilkinsonExplains why complete disclosure to counsel matters and why clients should not decide on their own which facts to withhold.
Reza is a frequently invited guest speaker and has lectured across the country on the practice of law and the civil justice system. He is a proud Honorary Board Member of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charity, an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and President’s Club Member of the Consumer Attorneys of California.
- California (State Court)
- Texas (State Court)
- United States District Court Central District of California (Federal Court)
- United States District Court Southern District of California (Federal Court)
- University of California, Irvine;
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego
- Honorary Board Member of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charity
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- President’s Club Member of the Consumer Attorneys of California
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
- National Safety Council
- American Association for Justice
- Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice, Attorneys Information Exchange Group, Inc. Litigation Group
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- People Over Profits
- Consumer Attorney Association
- Public Justice Foundation
- Lincoln Club
- Century Club of San Diego
- LEAD San Diego
- San Diego Youth & Community Services Board of Directors
- Flying Samaritans
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