Ali R. Nader

Ali R. Nader represents individuals and Businesses facing serious debt problems throughout Southern California, including Ventura County, Los Angeles County, the San Fernando Valley, Woodland Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Clarita, and surrounding communities. Since becoming an attorney in 1996, he has dedicated his career to helping people find real solutions to serious financial problems.

As Partner and head of the Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Department at Cal West Law, Ali focuses on consumer bankruptcy law, including Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, debt relief strategies, and asset protection planning.

Ali is known for taking a practical, strategic approach to debt problems. Every financial situation is different, and the right solution requires a clear understanding of the full financial picture. Instead of rushing clients into a single option, he carefully analyzes their circumstances and explains the available legal tools in plain language so they can make informed decisions.

For many clients, Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides a path to eliminate unsecured debt such as credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans. For others, Chapter 13 bankruptcy may provide the ability to stop foreclosure, catch up on mortgage payments, and protect valuable assets.

Ali’s role is to determine which strategy provides the strongest long term financial recovery.

What sets Ali apart is not just legal knowledge, but experience. After nearly three decades working with debt relief cases, he has helped clients stop lawsuits, prevent wage garnishments, protect homes, and restructure debt under federal bankruptcy laws.

His work is also deeply personal.

Earlier in life, Ali experienced severe financial hardship himself. After overcoming those challenges, he made the decision to leave a career in electrical engineering and pursue law so he could help others avoid the same financial stress and uncertainty.

That experience continues to shape how he practices law today.

Ali often reminds clients that financial hardship is more common than people think.

“Debt happens. It is not a reflection of who you are. It is often the result of circumstances beyond your control.” - Ali R. Nader. Esq.

When clients meet with Ali for an initial consultation, the focus is on understanding their situation, identifying urgent risks, and developing a strategy that restores financial control and peace of mind.

Practice Areas

• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure Defense
• Debt Settlement and Negotiation
• Wage Garnishment Protection
• Creditor Lawsuits
• Asset Protection Planning
• Consumer Debt Relief

Licensing & Admissions

• State Bar of California
• Admitted to United Central District Court of California
• Admitted to California Supreme Court
• California Real Estate Broker License
• Founding Member of ADP

Memberships & Associations

• National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. NACBA is the only National organization of lawyers dedicated to protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy.
• California State Bar Association
• Woodland Hills and San Fernando Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Member of Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association
• Member of the Default Mitigation Management

Education & Experience

• OIT (BSc. Electronic Engineering)
• University of West Woodland Hills Law School (J.D.)