Damon knew from an early age that he wanted to be a trial attorney. He read the books of the great trial lawyers including Roy Black, Johnnie Cochran and Gerry Spence, among others. Later, he would attend law school at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California, where he excelled in trial advocacy, constitutional law and criminal law. During law school Damon honed his courtroom and appellate skills at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office where he was a certified law clerk handling felony preliminary hearings, misdemeanor appellate briefs, and assisting the habeas litigation team. Following law school Damon’s first legal job was as a trial associate assisting a prominent criminal defense firm with serious felony trials. Damon’s introduction to civil litigation was akin to trial by fire. Damon studied the rules of civil litigation intensely and relied on his courtroom, research and interpersonal skills to thrive in his new environment. Damon was a quick study and was handling significant cases in short order. He now handles both civil (e.g., catastrophic personal injury) and criminal defense (e.g., felonies, misdemeanors) cases, among others, and thrives in high stakes litigation. Damon’s legal practice is guided by his identity as a lifelong martial artist. Damon has been practicing martial arts since he was 5 years old. He is a fourth degree black belt and has taught martial arts since 1998. He has trained in a wide range of disciplines, including Boxing, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Eskrima, Jeet Kun Do, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Kobudo, and Krav Maga. Damon’s background as a martial artist has reinforced in him the traits of humility, kindness and respect, but has also taught him a fight mentality that has propelled his courtroom advocacy.

At Vardanyan Law Firm, we are motivated by the human story behind each case. Law is an art, not a science. It’s our job to convey your story to the jury. We make ourselves available to our clients around the clock. Our firm handles all types of personal injury matters from inception to trial. We serve clients all across Southern California. Our practice is built around aggressively litigating and trying cases by jury. We understand the traumatic experiences that bring every one of our clients to us. We know that you’ve been through a loss. Let us seek justice for you and give you peace of mind while you focus on recovery. Quality over quantity. We choose to take on only a handful of cases so our clients get the best representation. It’s important for us to deeply connect with our clients, their families, and their day-to-day challenges after a traumatic loss.