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My firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation matters with an emphasis in employment litigation, personal injury litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The majority of my cases involve claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, hostile work environment, sexual harassment and wage and hour claims including unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, rest break and meal period violations, failure to timely pay all wages and more. I also represent business, individuals and employers with regard to regulatory and licensing matters, complaince, training, and workplace investigations. I am also available to employers to assist with document preparation and review needs, representation in administrative matters, collections, and for their litigation needs.. My past experience includes representing hundreds of aggrieved employees and injury victims who have suffered serious bodily injuries, sexual molestation, elder abuse, product injuries and more.  I have represented businesses and individuals in claims involving, breach of contract, defamation, negligence, fraud, insurance coverage issues, construction issues and in licensing matters. I have considerable experience in matters involving professional malpractice including claims against doctors, hospitals, dentists, financial advisors, design professionals, accountants and others who hold professional licenses and have defended many of the same.. I also serve as both a private Mediator and Arbitrator.  I am currently on the approved panel of mediators and arbitrators of the San Diego Superior Court, Keybridge Foundation, a mediation provider to the U.S. Department of Justice, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, formerly N.A.S.D.) I offer mediationand arbitration services privately to assist disputing parties resolve their issues quickly and in the most cost effective manner.  My wide range of experience lends itself well to serving as a neutral in a wide range of disputes and I have a very high success rate in bringing closure to litigants or disputing parties.. Mr. Gould graduated from San Diego State University in 1984 and California Western School of Law in 1987. While at California Western, Mr. Gould served as a Staff writer and Notes and Comments Editor for the California Western Law Review and International Law Journal. Mr. Gould was also active in the school’s Moot Court Competition and served as a mentor to younger students. Mr. Gould continues to offer his time to mentor those pursuing the legal field and strives to provide access where possible to assist those who are financially challenged.. When not engaged in the practice of law Mr. Gould enjoys outdoor activities including cycling, sailling, hiking and spending "quality time" with the family.

Derik A. Sarkesians joined Keosian Berberian LLP in 2015 as a law clerk while completing his law degree. Now as an associate attorney, his areas of practice include business litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, property damage and insurance bad faith. He is known for meticulously and diligently researching every aspect of a case, with the goal of maximizing recovery for clients as efficiently as possible, while upholding quality of work.. A 2013 graduate of California State University, Northridge, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Mr. Sarkesians prioritizes giving back to the community. His volunteer experience includes work helping low-income families file taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and providing free legal aid for underprivileged families via the Van Nuys Self-Help Center.. Mr. Sarkesians earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in May 2016 and passed the California Bar Examination in July 2016. During his time at Loyola  Law School, Mr. Sarkesians was actively involved in the Loyola Transfer Student Association, Business Law Society, Armenian Law Students Association, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. As Vice President of Loyola’s Transfer Student Association, Mr. Sarkesians enjoyed helping students transition into Loyola Law School and advocated providing equal opportunities to new transferees. In his capacity as Class Representative of the Business Law Society, Mr. Sarkesians spent his time tutoring and providing academic help to those students participating in Corporate Concentration related courses.. In his free time, Mr. Sarkesians enjoys sports and travel.. Honors in Corporate Law Concentration (2016); Loyola Excellent Academic Scholarship Award (2015); Loyola Transfer Scholarship Recipient (2014); Business Law Department Book Award (2012); California State University, Northridge, Dean’s List (2009-2013).

I exclusively represent workers and tenants who are wrongfully terminated, harassed, retaliated against, or otherwise treated differently because of their sex, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, maternity/paternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or military/veteran status. In recent years, I have obtained the following judgments or settlements for my clients: $2,950,000 in a wrongful termination case, $825,000 in a racial harassment and discrimination case, $800,000 in a sexual harassment and retaliation case, $650,000 in a disability discrimination and retaliation case, $450,000 in a sexual harassment and retaliation case, $432,000 in an age harassment and discrimination case.

Aanand Mehtani is a founding partner at Rushovich Mehtani LLP.. Mr. Mehtani started his career at O’Melveny & Myers, one of the oldest and largest law firms in Los Angeles. At O’Melveny, Mr. Mehtani’s practice broadly included contractual and commercial/business litigation, labor and employment litigation and counseling, intellectual property litigation, and business transactions. After leaving O’Melveny, Mr. Mehtani went on to specialize in employment litigation at the international law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, where he practiced for several years. Akin’s employment practice is widely considered to be among the best corporate practices in the United States.. Mr. Mehtani has years of experience with various types of employment law matters, including but not limited to wage and hour individual and class actions, sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination suits. He also has significant experience providing employment law compliance advice and drafting agreements related to employment law matters, as well as working on personal injury cases.

Christa Riggins is an employment lawyer and the founder of Riggins Law. Ms. Riggins has committed her practice to help employees enforce their rights in the workplace and has successfully litigated countless employment disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.. Before opening her law firm, Ms. Riggins worked at the district attorney’s office and then as a wrongful termination lawyer at a boutique employment law firm. At the law firm, Ms. Riggins focused her practice on pregnancy and disability discrimination and violations of federal and state leave laws.. Since then, Ms. Riggins has been recognized as a top wrongful termination lawyer in Los Angeles. She was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for five consecutive years, 2017 – 2022, and received the Client’s Choice Award by Avvo in 2019. She is also an active member of the legal community and several employee rights organizations, including the California Employment Lawyers Association, where she serves as a committee vice-chair.. Ms. Riggins received her J.D. from Notre Dame Law School and her B.A. in Business from the University of Notre Dame. As an undergraduate student, Ms. Riggins was a scholarship athlete on the varsity swim team. During her athletic career, Ms. Riggins held multiple school and conference records, served as captain of her team, and competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials.. Ms. Riggins is admitted to practice law in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District and serves employees in Pasadena and the Greater Los Angeles Area.

George S. Azadian practices in the area of employment law, exclusively representing employees. His work focuses on cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, harassment, and wage & hour disputes. In the past three years alone, Mr. Azadian has recovered over $30,000,000 for his clients. He is highly regarded as one of the best Los Angeles employment lawyers & wrongful termination lawyers.

Top Labor & Employment and Personal Injury Trial Lawyer. MILLIONS recovered. Representing those who have been wronged, unlawfully terminated, or injured by the negligence of another or at work.

Michael Avanesian, the group’s president and managing partner, has developed a reputation for being an assertive lawyer who is fearless and committed to winning. Michael represents the face of Avian Law Group and never hesitates in accepting the challenge of defending his client’s rights. Michael’s leadership is founded on the principles of ethics and justice.. In his tenure as a lawyer, Michael Avanesian has taken heavy responsibility by handling challenging cases of real estate fraud, contested probate, partnership disputes, and trust disputes. With his skillful negotiation skills and grasp of the system, he has achieved the best results for some of the most challenging litigation in recent memory. He has exemplified leadership through demonstration by being a hands-on administrator in the law firm’s operation. Michael Avanesian is a master litigator who deeply understands legal principles and plays to their strengths.

Jean-Paul is a Senior Associate at Makarem & Associates who joined the firm in 2007. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2006 and was a Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient. Jean-Paul received the Witkin award for excellence in Torts, was an Associate Editor on the Pepperdine Law Review journal, and is a member of the Order of the Coif.. Since joining the firm, Jean-Paul has been the primary attorney in an increasingly diverse practice, including contract disputes, legal malpractice, pharmaceutical product liability, personal injury, and consumer protection and wage and hour class actions.. Most recently, Jean-Paul’s practice has focused on employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment. His performance in this area of law, including work as trial first chair in 2011, earned him recognition from his peers as a “SuperLawyer” Rising Star and a selection as one of The Recorder’s top 50 “Fast Track” lawyers, both in 2012. Jean Paul has been selected as a Rising Star each year from 2012 through 2015.. Jean-Paul graduated from the University of California at San Diego in 2003 with a major in Political Science/Public Law, and a Minor in Management Science.. Jean-Paul was born and raised in Malibu, CA. Prior to joining Makarem & Associates, Jean-Paul worked as a clerk for the Honorable Haley J. Fromholz at the Los Angeles Superior Court and was a summer Associate at Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP in San Diego. Prior to entering law school, Jean-Paul clerked at Senator Barbara Boxer’s Los Angeles office, and was a Men’s and Women’s Varsity Water-Polo coach at Malibu High School.

Benjamin Charchian, the founder of our law firm, graduated from UCLA and obtained his law degree from Pepperdine University.  Always interested in helping others and standing up for the rights of the disadvantaged, when he graduated law school he turned down high paying jobs with large corporate lawfirms and worked at a small personal injury firm where he received hands-on experience representing all types of personal injury clients.  In 2008 he founded his own personal injury law practice and over the last 10 years he has represented over 1,000 injured people and he has obtained over 20 Million dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.. For his acheivements, Mr. Charchian has been recognised by Los Angeles Magazine as a SUPER LAWYER RISING STAR for FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS.

Jerlisia Farmer, a native of Los Angeles, CA earned her Bachelors of Science in business marketing from the University of Phoenix in 2010. She went on to earn her Masters in Business Administration from the University of La Verne in 2013, a Paralegal Certification from UCLA in 2014, her and her Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne College of Law in 2017. In law school, Jerlisia earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award (highest grade) in Trial Advocacy; Advanced Trial Techniques; Mediation Practicum and Law Practice Management.. Jerlisia is also a certified mediator. She has five years of civil litigation experience both in personal injury and employment law. While in law school, Jerlisia volunteered as a paralegal for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, in the alternative sentencing department for drug and DUI related cases. Jerlisia also specializes in drafting Wills & Trust, Contracts and Corporation formation documents. Jerlisia is currently the managing attorney at The Lewis Farmer Law Group.

I received my Juris Doctorate Degree from UC Hastings College of the Law with an emphasis in Criminal Law, and received my Bachelor's Degree from UC Berkeley in Rhetoric.  I am a Partner with the Law Offices of Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, a civil litigation firm.. Presently, I specialize in the area of general civil litigation, specifically serious and catastrophic personal injury cases, professional malpractice, bad faith insurance, and business litigation. I specialize in cases involving complex issues of liability and damages. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos as an attorney, I worked with the District Attorneys’ office in San Mateo and San Francisco. I also practiced general civil litigation, specifically in the areas of real estate, contract disputes, and personal injury.. I also served as a JAG officer in the California State Military Reserve, which serves in assisting civil authorities during domestic emergencies and assisting in the mobilization and demobilization process of the National Guard. My duties involved serving as legal counsel to National Guard soldiers regarding domestic legal matters prior to and following their deployment, and other matters related to military law.

I have been called a "true believer" repeatedly in the twenty-plus years I have fought employers (the largest employers are usually my fav cases). The "true believer" description comes from how clear it is that I believe in my clients' cases and that I believe employers must be held accountable. It is unusual to have spent so many years focused exclusively on unlawful firings (instead of all employee cases). But I knew it was what I would do from the start. And my knowledge, experience, and true belief is your gain :)

China has a passion for employment law and exclusively represents employees in workplace disputes involving wrongful terminations, wage and hour, discrimination, harassment and related matters.  She began her career as a salesperson in the steel industry before pursuing her legal education.  After graduating from law school with honors, China spent nearly seven years at the international law firm of O’Melveny & Myers LLP defending employers against employment claims.  This experience provided China with a unique perspective and tools for successfully resolving employment cases.  After leaving her former firm, China founded her own law firm focused on enforcing employment rights.

In the past two years, Mike has obtained more than $34,000,000 in verdicts and settlements in a variety of cases, including trucking collisions, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and other personal injury matters. In 2017, Mike was named among the Chicago Law Bulletin’s top “40 Under 40” and named one of Leading Lawyers “Emerging Lawyers” of 2017.. Because of his expertise, Mike is also a sought-after speaker, college-level legal teacher and guest lecturer. He serves as a member of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Tort Litigation Committee. He also serves on the Illinois Trial Lawyer Association's Board of Advocates.. Mike is the husband of Katie Fitzpatrick Sorich and the proud father of three children: Ryan, Courtney, and Patrick.

Ian R. Alexander is the managing partner at Goldberg and Goldberg in Chicago, renowned for his unwavering commitment to providing clients with a uniquely balanced approach—one that combines brutal honesty with tender loving care. With years of experience navigating complex legal challenges, Ian has built a reputation for delivering frank, no-nonsense advice while ensuring that each client feels genuinely supported every step of the way.. Throughout his career, Ian has maintained the belief that true legal success comes from not only understanding the law but also understanding people. His candid assessments empower clients to make well-informed decisions, even when the truth is hard to hear, while his empathetic approach ensures they receive the compassion and personal attention they deserve. Whether negotiating settlements or standing firm in the courtroom, Ian’s blend of straightforward counsel and heartfelt dedication creates a legal experience that is both transparent and deeply human.. At Goldberg and Goldberg, Ian R. Alexander continues to set the standard for legal excellence in Chicago—proving that a commitment to both integrity and care can be the most powerful strategy of all.