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Every case starts as a position on a board.
We study it before anyone moves.
The first move is yours.
Tell us what happened. Shayan聽Elahi will review it with you.
4.9 on Google 40 reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5, opens Google in a new tabChess pieces play out a short game. The last piece standing is the white king.
Explore practice areasHow we approach your case
Read the whole board.
The facts, the documents,
and the deadlines come first.
Think a few moves ahead.
We work out how the other side is likely to respond before we send a letter or file a claim.
Make each move on purpose.
You hear the options and the risks, and you approve the plan before we act.
Practice areas
Legal help for what happened to you
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Personal injury
Hurt because someone else was careless. We look at what happened, who is responsible, and which insurance applies.
Car accidents
Crashes on LBJ Freeway, I-35E, US 75, and the roads in between. We deal with the insurers and track the deadlines.
Medical malpractice
Harm caused by a doctor, hospital, or other health care provider.
Business law
Contracts and disputes between owners, partners, and companies.
Civil litigation
Lawsuits in civil court, whether you are bringing the claim or answering one.
Sexual harassment
Harassment at work and the choices Texas and federal law give you. Agency deadlines are short.
Mediation
Business and family disputes settled at a table with a neutral mediator, instead of at trial.
Arbitration and ADR
An arbitrator hears both sides and makes a decision, which is usually binding, much like a judge.
Client reviews
What clients say on Google
4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews on Google
If there were a way to give this law firm a million stars, it still would not be enough. The lawyers are honest, helpful, and humble. They do an excellent job, and I would highly recommend them to everyone.
Fatiha Rakiai8 months agoReview posted onGoogle He is very good nd loyal to his client ... nd also very humble Highly recommended 馃憤馃徏
Bisma Hameed5 years agoReview posted onGoogle He guide her client very well ... really like his work Highly recommended 馃憤馃徏
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Reviews reflect individual experiences. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
The process
How a case works
You will know what is happening at each step and what comes next.
Talk it through.
Tell us what happened in a case review. We ask questions and tell you plainly whether we can help.
Gather the facts.
Documents, photos, records, and the dates that set your deadlines. Nothing is filed or sent until we have them.
Choose the route.
A letter, a negotiation, mediation, or a lawsuit. You approve the plan, and we explain each step before we take it.
See it through.
We stay on the matter until it ends, by settlement, a mediated agreement, or a decision in court.
Your attorney
Meet Shayan Elahi
Shayan has practiced law since 2004. He studied at the University of Central Florida, earned his law degree at Cardozo School of Law, and served as a public defender in Orange County, Florida. Today he runs a civil practice from an office on LBJ Freeway in Dallas.
- Practicing since 2004
- B.A., University of Central Florida
- J.D., Cardozo School of Law
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Common questions
Last reviewed . Laws change, so check the date.
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鈥檚 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, and Elahi Law has no Florida office. Florida clients meet with Shayan by appointment, by phone or video.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Talk to a lawyer about your case
Share a few details and we will review them with you. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you.
Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.