Pejman Ben-Cohen, widely known as Pej, embodies the core values and unwavering commitment to clients that define Carpenter & Zuckerman's legal practice.
Pej firmly believes that being a trial lawyer is a noble vocation. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to the pursuit of justice, standing up to insurance giants and corporate behemoths on behalf of injured individuals.
Despite his youth, Pej's legal accomplishments are truly impressive. He has secured tens of millions of dollars in jury trial victories and settlements, showcasing his exceptional legal skills. Notably, Pej is a distinguished member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an elite group of trial lawyers who have achieved million-dollar outcomes for their clients. Furthermore, he earned recognition on the Super Lawyers list for three consecutive years from 2014 to 2016, a testament to his exceptional legal acumen.
In 2010, Newsweek magazine's Showcase recognized Pej as a "Top Attorney in California," and in 2012, he was honored as a "Leader in Personal Injury Law." The National Trial Lawyers, an esteemed legal organization, named Pej as a "Top 100 Lawyer Nationwide" and included him in their prestigious "Top 40 Under 40." His dedication to personal injury law was further acknowledged when the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys honored him as one of the "10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys" in 2018.
Above all, Pej is a dedicated trial lawyer, deeply committed to addressing the pressing need for trial lawyers who possess the freedom, skills, and passion to handle consecutive jury trials. A graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, Pej comprehends the silent battle waged by insurance companies and corporations against ordinary people who have suffered injuries. These entities employ well-orchestrated public relations campaigns that often vilify victims seeking fair compensation.
Pej imparts his invaluable knowledge to aspiring lawyers, emphasizing the role of legal professionals in pushing back against insurance companies and, through jury trials, holding them accountable to the community's members. He firmly believes that only through trials and securing verdicts can corporations be compelled to provide just compensation to victims.
Crucially, Pej practices law with a profound emphasis on understanding his clients. To insurance companies, clients may be reduced to files or collections of medical records, but to Pej, they are individuals with hopes, dreams, and families—lives profoundly affected or even shattered by the actions of others. He educates young lawyers about the vital importance of spending substantial time with clients, visiting their homes, meeting their families and friends, and ultimately conveying the human story behind each case.
In addition to his legal practice, Pej wholeheartedly embraces Carpenter & Zuckerman's deep commitment to community service. He served as the second founding president of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in need, with a particular focus on education, children, and the homeless. Pej is similarly active in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), underscoring his dedication to serving both his clients and the broader community.
