Steven K. Camhi

Of Counsel
Los Angeles
+1 310-299-5500
[email protected]
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Steven K. Camhi

Of Counsel
“Judgments are only as valuable as my clients' ability to enforce them, which is why I focus on turning legal victories into recoveries they can actually collect.”

Steven Camhi is a seasoned commercial litigator who helps clients navigate high-stakes business disputes with strategic foresight. With decades of experience, he focuses on pretrial advocacy and judgment enforcement—oftentimes protecting client interests long before a matter reaches the courtroom or a judgment is issued.

Known for developing forward-thinking litigation strategies, Steven works closely with clients to anticipate risk, preserve leverage, and position cases for favorable resolution. His early-stage approach enables businesses to manage exposure, control costs, and sidestep unnecessary escalation.

In addition to prosecuting claims, Steven defends companies facing complex commercial lawsuits. Clients rely on his ability to respond to aggressive litigation with clarity and resolve, trusting his judgment in matters where reputational and operational stakes run high.

Steven’s industry experience is wide-ranging, spanning financial services, advertising, real estate, food and beverage, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, and professional services. This breadth informs a practical, business-oriented mindset that resonates with in-house counsel and executives alike.

What sets Steven apart is his ability to translate legal maneuvers into meaningful business outcomes. Whether enforcing a judgment or defusing a dispute, he brings calm leadership, strategic clarity, and a record of results to every engagement.

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Associated Practice Areas

Commercial & Business Litigation

Representative Matters

  • Agency Liability: Successfully defended a worldwide media buying agency in a precedent-setting “sequential liability” matter relating to the liability of media buying agencies to media outlets.
  • Breach of Contract: Successfully represented an international financial institution in various contractual claims, including agency and guarantee agreements.
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duties and other Tortuous Claims: Successfully defended against breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and related claims for a food and beverage industry client.
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duties and Tortuous Claims: Represented real estate investment companies in notable matters involving breach of fiduciary duties and the defense of contractual and tortuous claims.
  • Pre-Judgment Writ of Attachment and Right to Attach Orders: Successfully obtained and opposed applications for writ of attachment and right to attach orders, which effectuated the early settlement of various matters for media clients.
  • Violation of Trade Secrets: Represented a number of clients in the food and beverage industry in claims for violation of trade secrets against past employees and competing businesses.

Credentials

Bar & Court Admissions
  • California
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Professional Affiliations
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
Education
  • University of West Los Angeles School of Law, J.D.
  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A.

Steven K. Camhi

Of Counsel
Los Angeles
+1 310-299-5500
[email protected]
“Judgments are only as valuable as my clients' ability to enforce them, which is why I focus on turning legal victories into recoveries they can actually collect.”
Overview

Steven Camhi is a seasoned commercial litigator who helps clients navigate high-stakes business disputes with strategic foresight. With decades of experience, he focuses on pretrial advocacy and judgment enforcement—oftentimes protecting client interests long before a matter reaches the courtroom or a judgment is issued.

Known for developing forward-thinking litigation strategies, Steven works closely with clients to anticipate risk, preserve leverage, and position cases for favorable resolution. His early-stage approach enables businesses to manage exposure, control costs, and sidestep unnecessary escalation.

In addition to prosecuting claims, Steven defends companies facing complex commercial lawsuits. Clients rely on his ability to respond to aggressive litigation with clarity and resolve, trusting his judgment in matters where reputational and operational stakes run high.

Steven’s industry experience is wide-ranging, spanning financial services, advertising, real estate, food and beverage, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, and professional services. This breadth informs a practical, business-oriented mindset that resonates with in-house counsel and executives alike.

What sets Steven apart is his ability to translate legal maneuvers into meaningful business outcomes. Whether enforcing a judgment or defusing a dispute, he brings calm leadership, strategic clarity, and a record of results to every engagement.

Practice Area

Commercial & Business Litigation

Representative Matters

  • Agency Liability: Successfully defended a worldwide media buying agency in a precedent-setting “sequential liability” matter relating to the liability of media buying agencies to media outlets.
  • Breach of Contract: Successfully represented an international financial institution in various contractual claims, including agency and guarantee agreements.
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duties and other Tortuous Claims: Successfully defended against breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and related claims for a food and beverage industry client.
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duties and Tortuous Claims: Represented real estate investment companies in notable matters involving breach of fiduciary duties and the defense of contractual and tortuous claims.
  • Pre-Judgment Writ of Attachment and Right to Attach Orders: Successfully obtained and opposed applications for writ of attachment and right to attach orders, which effectuated the early settlement of various matters for media clients.
  • Violation of Trade Secrets: Represented a number of clients in the food and beverage industry in claims for violation of trade secrets against past employees and competing businesses.

Credentials

Bar & Court Admissions
  • California
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Professional Affiliations
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
Education
  • University of West Los Angeles School of Law, J.D.
  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A.