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March 21, 2025

Robert J. Girard II and Omar H. Bengali, esteemed founding partners of Girard Bengali, APC, have once again been recognized for their outstanding legal expertise. For 2025, both attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Super Lawyers list, an honor granted to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in California.

This marks Mr. Girard’s eleventh consecutive year being named a Super Lawyer. Before that, he earned recognition as a Rising Star for three years.

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Mr. Bengali has also secured his place on the Super Lawyers list for the third year in a row. Previously, he was honored as a Rising Star for six consecutive years.

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ABOUT GIRARD BENGALI, APC

Girard Bengali, APC, is a highly respected law firm specializing in securities arbitration and employment litigation. The firm represents both institutional and individual investors, as well as financial professionals, in complex securities disputes before FINRA, state and federal courts, and other arbitration forums. Additionally, the firm fights for victims of elder financial abuse and pursues claims involving various financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, options, ETFs, private placements, mutual funds, hedge funds, annuities, derivatives, and commodities.

One of the few firms on the West Coast with extensive experience representing financial advisors and securities professionals in employment disputes, Girard Bengali also provides legal advocacy for executives and employees across California. The firm’s employment law practice covers cases of workplace discrimination, harassment, unequal pay, whistleblower retaliation, wage and hour violations, and workplace sexual misconduct. With a client-centered approach, the law firm offers strategic advice and aggressive representation to secure justice for those facing workplace mistreatment.

ABOUT ROBERT J. GIRARD II

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Robert J. Girard II, a founding partner of Girard Bengali, APC, has over two decades of experience in securities litigation, securities arbitration, and employment disputes. Based in Los Angeles, he has successfully recovered millions of dollars for clients in claims against major Wall Street brokerage firms. His legal work includes representing investors in securities disputes and advocating for financial professionals in employment conflicts with broker-dealer firms. Mr. Girard has secured notable victories, including a $1.8 million award for an elderly couple in a financial abuse case and a $3.7 million arbitration award against a FINRA member in California.

Learn more about Robert J. Girard II, his experience, and his legal expertise on his attorney profile page.

ABOUT OMAR H. BENGALI

As a founding partner of Girard Bengali, Omar H. Bengali focuses his practice on employment litigation and securities arbitration. Early in his career, he represented a variety of corporate clients in state and federal courts before turning his attention to advocating for employees and executives. Mr. Bengali has a strong track record of representing individuals in cases of workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and equal pay violations. He also handles employment-related disputes in the securities industry, successfully representing financial professionals in FINRA arbitrations and regulatory inquiries.

For more details about Omar H. Bengali’s background and legal practice, visit his attorney profile.

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ABOUT SUPER LAWYERS

Super Lawyers is a nationally recognized rating service that identifies outstanding attorneys across more than 70 legal practice areas. The selection process includes peer nominations, independent research, and practice-area evaluations by other top attorneys. The annual list serves as a credible and comprehensive resource for clients seeking top-tier legal representation. Super Lawyers lists are published in major regional and national publications, celebrating attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their field.

For more information, please visit www.girardbengali.com or call (866) 760-5009.

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