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.

At The Law Offices of Scott A. Miller, APC, our lawyers believe that when you work hard for your employer, then you should receive a day's pay, including your base wage and overtime. In other words, a day's work for a day's pay! It's that simple. You probably have heard the same words at some time in your life. Now, you have come to the right website if you are not receiving what you are owed. We can only promise that if we take your case and you don't give up, you will receive aggressive legal counsel who cares and who understands what is going on. DO I HAVE A CASE? If any of the following questions apply to your working situation, then you may have a strong case for seeking financial recovery Are you told to work off-the-clock? Are you aware that you may not be receiving proper overtime pay if your employer does not use an electric time clock? Do you receive commission pay, and work over eight hours per day or over 40 hours per week? Do you receive a combination of hourly wages and a commission, but also work overtime? Do you have automatic deductions taken from your paycheck that you did not give written consent to? Did you have to purchase specific shoes or other safety equipment? If you work for commission and work overtime, do you get overtime pay for the commission, just as you would on an hourly wage? Does your employer provide you with a completely DUTY FREE REST BREAK during your work shift? Do you have to buy your own tools? Do you have to use your own vehicle for your job without being compensated for mileage? Do you work a four day, 10 hour a day workweek? Do you have to purchase your own uniform? Does your employer pay you in cash, or part in cash and part in check? Does your employer require you to buy their products, such as clothing, shoes, hats, etc.? Are you required to do certain job-related duties before you clock in? Are you required to do certain job-related duties after you clock out? Does your paycheck stub indicate your regular hours worked, your hourly wage, the overtime wage, the number of overtime hours, commission, bonus and all deductions? Do you have to use your own cellphone for work without receiving reimbursement? Does your meal break begin by the 5th hour? If you work 10 or more hours, do you receive a second meal break? If you have an employer that employs over 50 employees that have the same issues as you, would you be interested in helping all of the employees through a class action lawsuit? Are you concerned about other possible labor code violations that you want to discuss? If you work eight hours a day, do you get two 10 minute rest breaks where you are fully relieved of your job duties? Were you classified as a independent contractor?

The Law Office of Sara B. Poster is a leading Southern California boutique litigation firm. Founding attorney Sara Poster has extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of civil disputes, including business and personal injury litigation, contract disputes, employment matters, intellectual property disputes, and insurance coverage litigation. Sara has successfully handled and obtained favorable results for clients in a diverse range of industries and from varied backgrounds in courts throughout California. From the beginning to the end of every matter, we are committed to providing our clients with first-rate representation that achieves the best possible outcome. No matter how complex the issues or formidable the opponent, we have what it takes to win. Our many years of experience, client-focused approach, and dedication to securing the best possible results make us your counsel of choice.

Mr. Math, is originally from New York and after having served in the U.S. Navy relocated to Los Angeles where he attended California State University at Los Angeles, graduating in 1968. Mr. Math subsequently attended and graduated from Loyola University, School of Law. While attending he was, as a result of his having excelled in Moot Court Competition and Legal Writing, awarded a Teaching Fellowship. Mr. Math graduated from Loyola University in 1972 afterwhich he attended UCLA, Institute of Industrial Relations under a grant of the U.S. Department of Labor and was trained as an Arbitrator. Mr. Math has served as a Mediator, Arbitrator and Judge pro tem. Our firm is composed of experienced attorneys and associates with over 70 years of cumulative experience in many aspects of the law. Our firm focuses on representation of individuals and small businesses in areas of employment law, alternative dispute resolution, representation before all types of administrative agencies and in all courts, state and federal within the State of California. We also offer counseling and advice with respect to employment policies and procedures, contracts and all aspects of civil litigation. We have successfully represented thousands of clients within areas of practice engaged in by our firm.

Alex Mehdipour attended the University of California San Diego where he received his degree in political science. After graduating from UCSD, Mr. Mehdipour attended Southwestern University School of Law where he received his JD. Upon passing the bar, Mr. Mehdipour gained invaluable experience both in a law firm and business setting. Mr. Mehdipour uses his prior business and legal experiences to negotiate the most advantageous results for his clients.

Meet Shaun Setareh, a skilled and experienced lawyer who specializes in handling wrongful termination cases in California. With years of experience in the legal field, Shaun is well-versed in California employment laws and is committed to helping clients who have been wrongfully terminated from their jobs. Shaun is passionate about fighting for justice and ensuring that his clients receive fair compensation for their losses. With his attention to detail and strong advocacy skills, Shaun is dedicated to providing his clients with the highest quality legal representation. If you are facing wrongful termination in California, Shaun Setareh is the lawyer you want on your side.

With 25 years of experience, Tre Lovell practices in most areas of business law, corporate law, entertainment law, intellectual property law, employment law and general civil litigation. His clientele varies from individuals to high-profile companies in Los Angeles and beyond. Tre Lovell has been noted among the elite trial lawyers in the nation. He was named "Lawyer of the Year", Finalist, by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and was further honored by The National Law Journal as one of the Top 50 Litigation Trailblazers in the nation. Mr. Lovell has been recognized among the top 1% of attorneys in the country as a litigator through such esteemed organizations as America's Top 100 Attorneys, Distinguished Justice Advocates, National Academy of Jurisprudence, America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Rue's Best Attorneys of America. In addition, Tre Lovell was awarded the Litigator Award for two years in a row (2014-2015) by the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents for extraordinary litigation achievement, an award given to less that 1% of attorneys in the U.S. and to approximately only 12 firms per state each year. Mr. Lovell serves as Global Law Experts' exclusive representative expert from California for litigation, and has received additional accolades for business and entertainment law from such organizations as Corporate LiveWire, Acquisition International and Acquisition Finance Magazine. The Lovell Firm was further profiled in Forbes Magazine in September 2014, and has been featured on numerous television newscasts. Mr. Lovell's aggressive and relentless style of representation for his clients, in both their litigation and transactional interests, has garnered him an exceptional reputation within the legal and business communities. Mr. Lovell received his J.D. from McGeorge School of Law in 1992. He is licensed in both California and Nevada. In addition to practicing law, he is a national gold medal champion and former black belt instructor in the martial arts.

Sean Khanaki is an associate attorney at BD&J specializing in car accidents, premises liability, and catastrophic injury matters. His tireless pursuit of justice and excellence has proved vital to securing millions for clients harmed by another’s negligence. Mr. Khanaki demonstrates a devotion to attaining just compensation for his clients. He is dedicated to assisting those without a voice in fulfilling their needs through supportive advocacy. Early in his career, Mr. Khanaki specialized in immigration matters, advising Fortune 10 companies on business immigration matters. He also represented several Fortune 100 companies in employment matters and insurance companies in personal injury matters. Now, Mr. Khanaki utilizes this understanding of insurance company legal procedure to represent individuals as they attempt to claim compensation for their injuries. Fluent in English and Farsi, Mr. Khanaki aims to make legal representation accessible for all.

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.

Joel Glaser is the principal of Joel Glaser APC in the Los Angeles, Newport Beach and San Diego offices. His practice includes Employment and Business Litigation. Mr. Glaser has extensive experience in Employment Practices Liability, including defending whistleblower, wrongful termination, harassment, race, age, disability, and gender discrimination and retaliation cases. He has also defended wage and hour class actions and single plaintiff cases. Additionally, he has counseled employees and employers on employment-related matters such as applications and hiring, sexual harassment policies and training, employment handbooks, internal investigations, compliance issues, employee discipline issues, severance agreements and termination issues. He has represented clients in both state and federal court, and before the California Labor Board, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Unemployment Appeals Board. In the area of Business Litigation, Mr. Glaser has handled issues related to business litigation, real estate, collections and compliance issues. He has brought and defended numerous general business litigation actions, including actions for breach of contract, fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, specific performance, quiet title, landlord-tenant discrimination, insurance bad faith, professional liability, products liability, and collections claims. Mr. Glaser has tried to verdict several employment and personal injury claims, tried to a defense verdict a homeowners’ association dispute, obtained summary judgment for a government contractor on an age and disability discrimination action, and has obtained positive feedback from clients on the excellent results he has obtained in defending allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract and product defects. Prior to forming Joel Glaser APC, Mr. Glaser successfully tried and arbitrated several cases to verdicts favorable to his clients at AmLaw 100 firms. Mr. Glaser represents companies in several industries throughout the United States, including government contractors, hotels, restaurants, appliance stores, hardware stores, electronics stores, industrial manufacturers, banks, private lenders, product manufacturers, distributors and retailers, real estate management companies, and other companies in various industries.