Albert Abkarian

Licensed for 30 years, attorney Albert Abkarian is the president of the Glendale, California, law firm Abkarian & Associates. He focuses his practice on personal injury, business litigation, real estate law and workers’ compensation matters. He accepts clients from Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale, Los Angeles and the surrounding suburbs including Orange County, Thousand Oaks and Santa Clarita.

Understanding the pain and challenges inherent in personal injury cases, Mr. Abkarian makes every effort possible to stay empathetic and prompt to his clients. He has assisted clients who have been victims of car and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, mold and chemical exposure injuries, dog bites, slip-and-falls, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, Uber and Lyft injuries as well as truck and big rig accidents. 

A highly regarded professional, Mr. Abkarian is frequently seen sharing his opinion on legal matters in television shows and has published articles for multiple renowned publications including the Daily News, Los Angeles Daily Journal, Los Angeles Times and CCA Journal. He also speaks and lectures on ethics and personal injury matters across California. He is fluent in Armenian, English, Spanish and Persian. 

After completing his B.S. at the California State University, Northridge, in 1998, Mr. Abkarian pursued his legal education at Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California. He was authorized to practice law in California in 1992 and later before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, the California Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Considering Mr. Abkarian’s valuable trial experience and his achievements, The National Trial Lawyers listed him in their Top 100 Trial Lawyers list for several years. He was rated "Superb" through Avvo and recognized among the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. 

Involved in his community, Mr. Abkarian is the former Chairman of the Glendale Civil Service Commission and a member of the Glendale Charter Committee. He was bestowed with a "Certificate of Recognition" from the members of the United States Senate and the California State Assembly for his contributions. Moreover, he is a former board member of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.

Mr. Abkarian is a member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Consumer Attorneys of California.