S. Masoud Mortazavi is a seasoned civil rights, personal injury, and wrongful death litigator. He has represented plaintiffs in multi-million dollar wrongful conviction, personal injury, and workers’ rights matters. In federal and state court, Masoud has represented people who have experienced an injury due to another’s negligence, those who have experienced dangerous and illegal conditions in jail and prison, victims of excessive force by police and corrections officers, those who have been falsely arrested, and the families of those who have been killed by state violence, including on Rikers Island.

Prior to Kaishian & Mortazavi LLC, Masoud’s background gave him a unique perspective shaped by every side of the legal process. He represented both plaintiffs and defendants, served as a court attorney for a judge, and worked as an insurance adjuster—giving him a deep understanding of how courts and insurers operate behind the scenes. Masoud brings a client-centered approach to his work, grounded in empathy, strategy, and a relentless drive to deliver justice. You can trust him to cut through complexity, fight hard for what matters, and stay laser-focused on getting you the outcome you deserve. Masoud is admitted to practice in New York.