Richard Freiman is a practicing attorney in the state of California. He received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his LL.M in Taxation from New York University School of Law. Richard is a dedicated and aggressive attorney who fights for the rights of his clients.

The attorneys at the Gharibian law firm are dedicated to assisting individuals with their legal needs. We serve the city of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. If you reside in or around the Los Angeles area and have medical malpractice, elder abuse, or personal injury or wrongful death case, we just may be the ideal law firm for you. We are a practice of competent lawyers and various legal staff members who have the expertise and knowledge to provide clients with top-notch legal support and representation. You are sure to be pleased with the high level of commitment we always provide to our clients to create an environment of comfort and confidence in our abilities to build successful cases. We are ready and willing to represent individuals with various legal issues. Art Gharibian Esq. was recently selected as a 2016 “Rising Star by Super Lawyers” magazine. When it comes to our representation, you should know that we are prepared to be fully dedicated to your case. We always have our clients’ best interests in mind. You should not be concerned about the outcome of your case, because we treat every single legal matter brought to us with the same level of professionalism and are serious about bringing all guilty parties to justice. At the start, you should call us to ask any questions you may have about how we operate and what we can do for you. We need to know some basic details about your situation so we know whether or not we can help you. Even if we find that you have a case with good legal standing, you may not decide to employ our services. We understand that we may not be the right fit for everyone. However, we would like you to know that we will cover every step of the legal process so that you do not have to worry about handling anything. Our attorneys and team will ensure that you have an experience that is as stress-free as possible. It is important to us that anyone with a solid case is compensated for pain and suffering, as well as lost wages, medical bills, and other costs that are directly related to the matter at hand. Please feel free to reach out to us today if you have a case in the following areas. You stand a high chance of being successful when you receive legal assistance from Gharibian Law.

Representing employees against employers in claims for wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, assault & battery; whistleblower retaliation. Handle claims of retaliation for taking disability or medical leave, workers' compensation leave or family-medical leave, or denial of such leave. Harassment and discrimination claims are often based on sex, race, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, medical condition and other protected classifications. Adverse job actions based on discrimination may include excessive and unfair criticism, removal of responsibilities, fewer hours, transfers or assignments with less opportunity or income, assignment to menial or dirty tasks, demotion, denial of promotion, or simply termination. The firm also handles claims for unpaid overtime, denial of lunch and rest breaks. We handle all aspects of litigation including trial, arbitration, mediation and settlement in all state and federal courts in California and before the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Also represent independent contractors and managers with discrimination claims against their employers. Attorney Geoffrey Lyon has over 25 years' courtroom experience. He has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal court collectively resulting in well over $15 million in verdicts and settlements. Attorney Lyon has handled dozens of trials, including jury trials, as well as arbitrations, hundreds of court appearances and mediations, and thousands of depositions. He has argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Ninth Circuits and the California Court of Appeal. He was a candidate for State Assembly in 2004. Lyon is married with three children. Collectively, the firm's employee-clients have sued dozens of Fortune 500 companies in numerous industries including aerospace, entertainment, defense, broadcasting, real estate, construction, advertising, automotive, sales, service, banking, mortgage, and many other industries. Representative public entities sued by clients of the firm include the City and County of Los Angeles, school districts and numerous city, county and government agencies. Nothing herein is intended to be a prediction, guaranty or estimate regarding the outcome of your case or any particular matter.

J. Tooson is a proven Trial Lawyer and negotiator at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP. Attorney J. Tooson attended Harvard Business School’s negotiation mastery certificate program and received his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School where he was Student Body Vice-President. Attorney J. Tooson earned his stellar reputation in the legal community for his unique ability in the court room to try any case, with any facts, at any time and attain the most favorable outcome. Attorney J. Tooson is a National Top 100 Trial Lawyer, California Super Lawyer Rising Star three years in a row and a Legal Analyst for ABC Good Morning America and People magazine. Prior to launching his private practice, Attorney J. Tooson worked for the government for more than 7 years where he amassed over 60 Jury Trials and led his peers in not guilty verdicts year after year. Attorney J. Tooson is no stranger to helping good individuals in tough situations. Attorney J. Tooson has successfully defended the most complex Felony cases from murder to kidnapping, to DUI with serious bodily injury. Attorney J. Tooson is equally accomplished in litigating civil cases where he has amassed millions in verdicts and settlements in complex personal injury and employment suits. Attorney J. Tooson sits on several boards and has cultivated outstanding relationships with Judges, Prosecutors and high ranking Politicians throughout Southern California. Attorney J. Tooson has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Rolling Stone Magazine, Billboard Magazine and The Huffington Post for cases he has handled. Prior to practicing law, Attorney J. Tooson represented NFL Athletes as a NFL Agent handling their multi-million dollar contract negotiations.

Mohamed Eldessouky knew at an early age that hardworking people need the best legal protections available. From his earliest awards for outstanding community service by the California State Senate in high school, Mr. Eldessouky continued his passion for supporting the community throughout his college years and remains honored to practice his dedication to the legal profession through today. Always bargaining for more and showing a sincere appreciation for representing others, Mr. Eldessouky became the Student Body President at the University of California Irvine, before graduating with his law degree in 2008. This role would allow Mr. Eldessouky to engage in state-level discussions for better working conditions for instructors and students. Today Mr. Eldessouky continues these discussions but now for California employees while meeting with various elected officials to influence legislation. After graduation, Mr. Eldessouky worked for the American Leadership Academy, where he honed his skills by organizing seminars and workshops with Fortune 500 executives. This experience led Mr. Eldessouky to focus his legal desire for protecting employees from his very own firm in Anaheim, California. Protecting his community from adversity in the workplace is a challenge he holds dear. Whether it is hurtful and illegal discrimination practices his clients endure, or wage and hour issues that can only be countered with legal action, Mr. Eldessouky has never backed away from ensuring his clients receive the best legal representation available in the State of California. His commitment to expanding his reach throughout the state is a testament to his protective nature, and dedication to upholding the rights of our working people, no matter the circumstances.

Mr. Novak is the founding partner of our firm. He was born on the great Canadian prairies in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. After a distinguished educational career at the University of Manitoba, he attended the University of North Dakota School of Law. He was named on the academic dean’s list for his entire six semesters of law school and was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor With Distinction. Following graduation from law school, he hung up his hockey skates and moved to the gentler climate of California. Since 1998 Mr. Novak has based his practice of law in the Southern California area. However, he has actively litigated cases throughout the State of California, and the United States. Mr. Novak has established himself as a well-respected trial attorney in the region. In particular, he is renowned for his keen legal mind and aggressive litigation approach. His commitment to fighting for clients’ rights has led to the recovery of in excess of $130,000,000.00 in verdicts or settlements for clients within the past twenty-two years of his practice. Before concentrating his practice on protecting the rights of individuals, Mr. Novak worked for several years as a defense attorney handling primarily large-loss cases on behalf of numerous entertainment production companies, large corporations, and insurance companies. During this time period, he successfully protected clients from exposure to multi-million dollar claims for damages.

Tracy Neal-Lopez is the founding member of the firm; she has wealth of trial and litigation experience, having taken numerous cases to judgment, including jury trials, bench trials and arbitration. She has represented many clients facing a vast array of life changing situations and she prides herself on being willing to take cases all the way to trial. Tracy represents either plaintiffs or defendants in state and federal court. She fights injustice, focusing her litigation skills primarily in employment and labor disputes. Her areas of practice include, wrongful termination, wage and hour, misclassification, whistleblower retaliation, interference with prospective economic advantage, non-compete provisions, defamation, breach of employment contract, discrimination and harassment. She also handles business and corporate litigation matters. Such as matters involving partnership disputes, corporate dissolution, breach of contract, fraud and misrepresentation, and unfair business practices. One of her primary achievements in her legal work was before the California Court of Appeals where she successfully challenged the assumption of risk doctrine in a case entitled Lackner vs. North (2006) 135 Cal. App. 4th 1188. Tracy received her law degree from Loyola Law School. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Keith Custis is a compassionate and dedicated litigator who founded Custis Law, P.C. to help individuals facing difficult work issues. Keith focuses his practice on the representation of employees in cases involving wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wage and hour laws and violations of the numerous laws that require job-protected leaves of absence. Keith also represents employees and consumers in wage and hour and consumer class actions. Having represented some of the largest companies in the world, Keith evaluates employment law matters from every angle and perspective, including the employer’s point of view. He is a strategic negotiator and effective litigator who provides caring, personalized representation focused on each client’s individual goals and circumstances.

David Luis Jimenez is a practicing lawyer in the state of California handling Workers' Compensation lawyer.

With many years of courtroom experience, Mr. Kohanbash can deliver exceptional representation. We are confident that the Accident Defenders can take care of our client’s needs and get them the maximum compensation for their injuries. If you have been injured on the job or suffered a work-related illness, you can count on our aggressive lawyers and staff to help you obtain the highest value for your claim. At the Accident Defenders, we have helped numerous clients obtain workers’ compensation benefits. However, our office’s “secret sauce” is our team of lawyers. In fact, our founding partner, Joshua R. Kohanbash Esq. was an insurance defense attorney for over half a decade. Kohanbash worked for various insurance carriers and employers defending multi-million dollar claims. He switched sides to find the human element in legal representation. Representing injured employees has been his newfound passion.