Top Rated Employment Litigation Attorney in Sherman Oaks, CA

Shant A. Kotchounian is the managing attorney for employment law at Michael Burgis & Associates, P.C., in Sherman Oaks, California. Mr. Kotchounian has extensive experience representing both private and public employers, which he now uses to represent California employees in all types of employment law matters. He serves clients in the Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Long Beach areas.

Mr. Kotchounian has experience handling cases involving defamation, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour violations. Over the course of his career, he has recovered substantial sums on behalf of ill or injured workers. He is an aggressive advocate and talented litigator, always working to maximize a client’s recovery. In addition to his law practice, he writes and lectures on employment law topics for various publications and organizations.

In honor of his accomplishments as an employment law attorney, Pasadena Magazine named Mr. Kotchounian a “top attorney” and in 2019 the American Board of Trial Advocates invited him to participate in the SideBar program. Additionally, he is a Lead Counsel Verified attorney, reflecting his exceptional legal capability and professionalism.

A graduate of Pepperdine University, where he received a bachelor’s degree, Mr. Kotchounian earned his law degree from Southwestern Law School. He is qualified to appear before all California state courts.

An active participant in professional organizations, Mr. Kotchounian is a member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the California Employment Lawyers Association and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. He enjoys serving his community and is a former board member of the North Los Angeles County Regional Center.