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Meet Shayan Elahi
Shayan brings more than two decades of courtroom and legal experience to every case. A graduate of the University of Central Florida (opens in a new tab) and Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University (opens in a new tab), he began his career as a public defender in Orange County (opens in a new tab), Florida. Today he leads a civil practice from Dallas, representing clients across Texas and Florida.
- Practicing since 2004
- B.A., University of Central Florida
- J.D., Cardozo School of Law
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Common questions
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How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
Usually 2 years from the date of the injury, under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003. Claims against a government body can need written notice within 6 months, and some cities set a shorter deadline.
This is general information, not legal advice. Your deadline depends on your facts.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Florida?
For negligence claims that arose after March 24, 2023, usually 2 years, under Florida Statutes section 95.11(5)(a). Before that date the limit was 4 years, and older injuries may still fall under the old rule.
This is general information, not legal advice. Your deadline depends on your facts.
What if the accident was partly my fault?
You may still have a claim. In Texas, a person found more than 50% responsible cannot recover, and anyone else’s recovery is reduced by their share (Civil Practice and Remedies Code sections 33.001 and 33.012). Florida adopted a similar rule in 2023 for most negligence cases.
This is general information, not legal advice. How it applies depends on your facts.
What happens in a case review?
A case review is a 30 minute call with attorney Shayan Elahi, booked through the calendar. You tell him what happened, and he asks the questions that matter for your type of case. By the end, you will know whether we can help and what the next step would be.
This is general information, not legal advice.
How do fees work?
Fees depend on the case. We explain every fee and cost in writing before you hire us.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Can you help me if I live in Florida?
Yes. Shayan Elahi is licensed in Florida as well as Texas. Our office is in Dallas. Florida clients meet with Shayan by appointment only, by phone or video.
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