Roy Jimenez has been a partner at TLD Law since 2006. He has been in practice for over 25 years in the areas of business and real estate litigation. For his part, Jimenez has made his way through, successfully coming to the rescue in a myriad of disputes, from small-scale conflicts to complex legal battles. His career is marked by a dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients, underscored by his commitment to cost-effective and efficient legal strategies.
Expertise in Business Disputes
Jimenez is proficient in many ways at business litigation. He has experience in handling business litigation cases such as collections, breach of contract, unfair competition, fraud, and intellectual property disputes, among others. This skill has marked him out as a professional with high regard in the eyes of his peers and clients.
Real Estate Litigation Mastery
In the area of real estate litigation, his experience is second to none. He efficiently handles disputes relating to title, transfer, and the use of real property on behalf of agents, buyers, sellers, lenders, and escrow officers. His area of expertise includes, but is not limited to, breach of contract, broker and lender misrepresentation, commercial lease disputes, construction defects, landlord-tenant disputes, mechanics liens, mortgage lender disputes, wrongful foreclosure, ownership and partnership disputes, partition actions, and real estate fraud.
A Trusted Advisor to Diverse Industries
“Jimenez’s ability to simplify complex matters sets him apart in the courtroom.”
-Roy Jimenez
As part of general counsel services beyond litigation, Jimenez also practices his trade with the following industries:
- Financial Institutions: He provides strategic legal advice regarding regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.
- Medical Practices: Enabling medical care providers, from the medical group to the hospital, through handling all legal matters and concerns.
- Entertainment: Jimenez discusses and navigates the peculiar entertainment law practice challenges.
- Retail: Commercial disputes and regulatory compliance issues are a big part of the retail industry, and Jimenez can handle such cases.
- Distribution and Manufacturing: Smooth business operations and conflict resolution within the supply and value chain.
- Packaging and Related Businesses: This involves advising on matters regarding intellectual property, contracts, and litigation.
He understands how these industries and businesses work, enabling him to customize the required legal action and defense to suit his clients’ needs better.
Recognition and Awards
Jimenez’s legal expertise has been widely recognized, earning him numerous accolades, including:
- “AV Preeminent” Rating by Martindale Hubbell: The highest peer rating standard.
- America’s Most Honored Professionals
- Distinguished Service Award from Kiwanis of Downey
- Hixon Fellow, Kiwanis International
- Order of Distinguished Attorneys, Beverly Hills Bar Association
- America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
- “Distinguished Attorney of the Year” by The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
- Southern California Super Lawyers® (2022–2023)
Notable Case Achievements
Throughout his career, Jimenez has achieved significant victories in the courtroom. Some of his notable cases include:
- Representing a physician in a breach of contract dispute resulting in a $1,057,737 verdict.
- Successfully defending a client against undue influence and breach of fiduciary duty claims, with the jury finding no liability.
- Securing a multi-million dollar verdict for a credit card processing company against a CRM vendor for misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Achieving favorable settlements in real estate disputes, including property line disputes and failure to disclose material defects.
Community and Professional Involvement
“His strategic approach ensures cost-efficient and successful outcomes for his clients.”
-Roy Jimenez
A Southern California native, Jimenez remains actively involved in his community and several professional organizations. He is a member of the State Bar of California, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Mexican American Bar Association, and the LGBT Bar Association of Los Angeles. He is also associated with the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors as well as with the Order of Distinguished Attorneys for the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
Jimenez has taken on leadership roles with many organizations, including a seat on the Board of Trustees for the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), which provides services and benefits to nearly 20,000 members. His commitment to community service can be seen through his work with SAGE Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders, the LGBT Bar Association of Los Angeles, the Kiwanis Club of Downey, and the Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs Board.
Educational Background and Bar Admissions
Jimenez’s academic background includes a B.A. from Pepperdine University, 1994, and a J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, 1997. He was admitted to the California Bar in 1997 and the U.S. District Court that same year.
As evidenced by his brilliant career in legal practice, Roy Jimenez is an attorney who is dedicated, skilled, and committed to his clients. With his ability to ease through difficult legal landscapes and immense involvement in the community, Roy Jimenez has become one of the most valuable individuals in legal business. He is a partner with TLD Law, where he has set high bars for the delivery of business and real estate litigation with both excellence and integrity.