With more than 30 years of experience, attorney Gregory A. Yates brings not only expertise but a highly original approach and unique courtroom savvy to all his clients’ cases — be they large or small. Yates has time and time again done what other lawyers couldn’t when suing on behalf of people injured by defective products, by the carelessness of a landlord, or in an automobile accident, to name just a few of the types of cases handled by Yates’s firm. And one thing he has done more than almost anyone else in his business: win for his clients. Where most lawyers are happy if they can scrape out a win in a relatively small number of lawsuits, Greg Yates has one of the highest success rates in the state of California. The reason is that when Greg Yates takes a case, he plays to win. He represented 60 individuals in suits against the Los Angeles Police Department where he uncovered the corruption of the Rampart division of the department in framing individuals for many different crimes. He has received recognition for motor vehicle defect cases and other product liability cases where his work resulted in manufacturers actually recalling and fixing or reengineering dangerously defective products. He has also been successful in bringing complex catastrophic injury cases including over 100 traumatic brain injury cases.

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.

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.

Alice A. Salvo has over 20 years of experience in Probate, Estate Planning, Special Needs Trusts and Elder Law for Medi-Cal planning and long term care. She attended Southwestern University School of Law earning a law degree (J.D.) and furthered her education by receiving a graduate law degree (L.L.M. in Estate Planning) from University of Miami School of Law. Alice A. Salvo is qualified by the California State Bar as a "Certified Specialist" in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Only a select few of all California attorneys have been awarded this prestigious designation. She has earned many distinctions for her work including these accomplishments: President of Southern California Council of Elder Law Attorneys, President of San Fernando Valley Estate Planning Council, President of San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Chairperson of the Probate Section of the San Fernando Bar Association, served on the Gray Squad Advisory Board to the Los Angeles Police Department Van Nuys Division. Attorney Salvo has been appointed by the California State Bar to the prestigious position of serving on the Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission (JNE) where she became the top individual - Chair (President) of the JNE Commission. This commission evaluates all candidates under consideration for a judicial appointment by the Governor. The attorneys that apply to be a judge in the state of California are thoroughly reviewed by the JNE Commission and a select few of the most highly qualified candidates are recommended for the judiciary.

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.