Daniel J. Rafii is more than a high-performing trial lawyer — he’s a compassionate advocate driven by a deep commitment to helping people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. As the founder and CEO of Rafii & Associates, P.C., Daniel has built a firm that stands for justice, dignity, and real human impact.
In 2007, Daniel launched his firm after a close friend’s younger sister was kidnapped in a Yellow Cab taxi. What followed was a grueling four-year legal battle that pitted him against powerful insurance companies and systemic failures. The case ended in a landmark result — and set the tone for everything that followed: a legal practice built to stand up for individuals when the odds feel stacked and the stakes couldn’t be higher. It also exemplified Daniel’s core belief: no person or powerful corporation is too big to be held accountable.
Drawing from years in the courtroom and firm-building, Daniel focuses heavily on refining how plaintiff cases are managed — integrating strategy, structure, and care to ensure every client benefits from a tailored and meticulous approach. He also spearheaded the firm’s Innovation & AI Integration (IAI) department, empowering attorneys to work smarter and invest time where it matters most: with clients.
Daniel believes law is about people, not just process. He leads public education campaigns defending civil justice, challenging misleading tort reform narratives, and advocating for everyday individuals facing outsized institutions. To him, every client’s fight becomes his own.
Whether mentoring attorneys, advancing platforms that support working families, or pushing for reforms that protect the vulnerable, Daniel brings sharp strategy and heartfelt compassion to everything he does.
Under his leadership, Rafii & Associates isn’t just adapting to the evolving legal landscape — it’s helping shape the future of justice.
- Professional Associations: Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, American Association of Justice, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities
- Admissions: California State Bar, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- Education: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, University of California, Santa Barbara
At Rafii & Associates, P.C., the team’s commitment to helping you and your family is what drives us to do our best every day. Our lawyers have over 100 years of combined experience helping victims injured in accidents throughout California and Nevada. Our firm has the passion, commitment and dedication that each case deserves. We understand the concerns you have after suffering a serious injury. We will guide you through the legal process and provide personal attention to you so you know what to expect and what options are available in your case.
