Norman K. Odani

Norman K. Odani practices in the areas of Insurance defense, Collections, Family law and Landlord-tenant law.

Mr. Odani attended the University of California in Riverside from 1994 to 1998, receiving his B.A. in Ethnic Studies. He then proceeded to the McGeorge School of Law, earning his J.D. in 2001.

Mr. Odani was born in Torrance, California on January 10, 1976 to hard-working parents who valued higher education, but were unable to pursue it themselves. He credits them for instilling diligence, conscientiousness, a good sense of responsibility, and the ability to self-motivate and work hard. He is a yonsei (fourth generation) Japanese-American.

After observing how hard-working people, such as his parents, can be overwhelmed and intimidated by the legal process, Mr. Odani was driven to practice law as a way to better himself and his family. Mr. Odani counts as his most important influences, “…my grandfather (father’s father), who always supported my drive to become an attorney. Secondly, I would name my parents as major influences, who have worked hard all of their lives for what appears to mostly have been for the benefit of their children. Thirdly, my karate sensei has had a great impact on me, he is a mentor in the truest sense. And lastly, but perhaps most importantly, my wife, Jenee, provides invaluable moral support and encouragement.”

When asked what part of his career most satisfies him, Mr. Odani states, “The most rewarding aspect of my career is helping to reduce fraud and overreaching in the insurance industry as this appeals to my sense of justice and drive to the right thing.”

Mr. Odani is a member of the State Bar of California. Some of his clients include, Simon Property Group, Office Max, Robert Moreno Insurance, and Crawford and Company.

He is married to a veterinarian and has no children, but a house full of various animals. In his spare time, he practices martial arts, including karate and judo.

Mr. Odani’s strength, commitment and diligence are reflected in his personal words to live by, “Go hard or go home.