Nafiz Cekirge, Business Attorney in Santa Monica, California
Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury
PartneratBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Santa Monica, CA
Practicing business in Santa Monica since 2000.
- 26+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Nafiz Cekirge is a partner based in Santa Monica, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Nafiz has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP.
- Based in
- Santa Monica, CA
- Experience
- over 26 years
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- Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Santa Monica, CA.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Nafiz Cekirge: Nafiz Cekirge is a partner based in Santa Monica, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Nafiz has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP.
Areas of practice
Nafiz's practice areas in Santa Monica
Nafiz concentrates on business, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nafiz handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Business cases in Santa Monica, California
Nafiz takes business matters in Santa Monica, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nafiz agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Santa Monica, California
Nafiz takes litigation matters in Santa Monica, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nafiz agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Santa Monica, California
Nafiz takes personal injury matters in Santa Monica, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nafiz agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Santa Monica, California
Nafiz takes product liability matters in Santa Monica, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nafiz agrees to represent you.
Biography
Nafiz Cekirge, business attorney serving Santa Monica
Nafiz Cekirge is a partner based in Santa Monica, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Nafiz has over 26 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. Nafiz works from Santa Monica, California and takes on business matters across the region.
Nafiz Cekirge is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, commercial litigation, mass & toxic tort. Nafiz received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years. Nafiz practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Santa Monica, CA.
Nafiz's approach to business cases
Nafiz Cekirge is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, commercial litigation, mass & toxic tort. Nafiz received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years. Nafiz practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Santa Monica, CA.
The kind of cases Nafiz takes
Nafiz reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Santa Monica and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Nafiz studied and practices
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
J.D. · 1999
Columbia University
B.A. · 1997
Jurisdictions
Nafiz's state bar admissions
New Jersey
2022 · ACTIVE
California U.S. Dist
2008 · ACTIVE
New York
2000 · ACTIVE
Nafiz studied at J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and B.A. in Columbia University.
Law school and academic background
Nafiz completed J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and B.A. in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nafiz runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Nafiz Cekirge's office in Santa Monica
Nafiz's primary office is at 120 Broadway, Ste. 300, Santa Monica, CA, 90401-2305. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
120 Broadway, Ste. 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401-2305
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How to hire Nafiz Cekirge — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nafiz usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nafiz charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nafiz's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nafiz will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Santa Monica, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nafiz
Nafiz discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nafiz confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nafiz's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nafiz Cekirge
How much does it cost to hire Nafiz for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nafiz walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nafiz offer a free consultation?
Nafiz charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nafiz's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Nafiz's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nafiz gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nafiz take my case if I'm outside Santa Monica?
Nafiz is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nafiz will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Nafiz?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nafiz will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nafiz accepting new business clients right now?
Nafiz's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Santa Monica, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
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- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
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