Ziyad Ibrahim Naccasha

Ziyad is a partner and co-founder of Carmel & Naccasha LLP. He counsels domestic and international companies, their shareholders and officers in a variety of matters relating to their formation, business structure, employment litigation and insurance needs. Ziyad also serves as outside general counsel to SESLOC and a number of other companies and local businesses for their contract, real estate, employment, insurance and litigation needs. He also has represented domestic and international insurers and reinsurers in the defense of claims, on coverage disputes and in insurance policy drafting. As a complement to the representation of businesses, he also works with business owners and their families to transition between generations through estate and succession planning.

Ziyad and his wife, Nihal (a local physician) have two lovely children, Emile and Hannah. They reside in San Luis Obispo and, in their free time, enjoy traveling, skiing, outdoor sports and spending quality time with family and friends. Ziyad is an avid hiker and runner and is known for his affinity for automobiles.

University of Notre Dame

J.D. (1990) | Law

1987 - 1990

California State University - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

B.S. (1987) | Business Administration

1983 - 1987

Local Counsel

Templeton Community Services District

2013 - Current

Partner

Carmel & Naccasha LLP

2004 - Current

Ziyad is a partner and co-founder of Carmel & Naccasha LLP. Ziyad counsels domestic and international companies, their shareholders and officers in a variety of matters relating to their formation, business structure, litigation and insurance needs. Ziyad also serves as one of the firm’s primary litigators, focusing on commercial, public agency, real property and insurance litigation matters. He also has represented domestic and international insurers and reinsurers in a variety of coverage and litigation disputes.

Of Counsel

Meckler Bulger & Tilson

2000 - Current

Partner

Querrey & Harrow, Ltd.

1998 - 2000

Associate Attorney

Blatt, Hammesfahr & Eaton

1995 - 1997

Associate

Querrey & Harrow, Ltd.

1990 - 1995

Family-Friendly Workplace Practices, San Luis Obispo, CA

July 13, 2023

KCBXs Issues and Ideas Program

On SLO’s local KCBX (90.1 FM) radio, Carmel & Naccasha Managing Partner Ziyad Naccasha was interviewed by Jim Dantona, president and CEO of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce, for the “Working Lunch” segment on KCBX’s Issues and Ideas program. The “Working Lunch” segment, was started during COVID as a way to connect with the community during the pandemic and has been interviewing thriving family-friendly businesses since.

When Your Company Needs a General Counsel?, San Luis Obispo, CA

November 16, 2023

California Polytechnic State University

Preventative strategies are vital to limit a company’s liability exposure. An outside general counsel helps avoid problems and can assist with setting the tone in the workplace. Carmel & Naccasha recognizes that MBA students could greatly benefit from understanding how crucial a general counsel is in entrepreneurial success. We extend our gratitude to Professor Lisa Sperow for the invitation to Carmel & Naccasha LLP to engage with your classroom.

2023 SLO County Family-Friendly Workplaces Award- Blue Diamond Level

San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce

2023

We are so grateful to the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce for highlighting the importance of family-friendly workplaces and are thrilled to have received a blue diamond-level award this year. And thank you to Grace Central Coast Church for hosting this month’s meeting. “These awards are for public, private, and nonprofit employers of any size on the Central Coast and seek to recognize and support organizations that adopt and implement family-friendly practices for their employees.”

The State Bar of Illinois

Current

San Luis Obispo County Bar Association

Member

Current

Santa Maria Valley Chamber

Member

2022 - Current

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

2022 - Current

California State Bar  # 219831

Member

2002 - Current

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 219831

Since 2002

Illinois

Supreme Court of Illinois

Since 1990

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2007

• Risk Management Policy & Procedures
• Family Business & Estate Planning
• Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions