Carney Shegerian

Renowned as ‘the people’s attorney,’ Carney Shegerian has been dedicatedly practicing law in California for over well over three decades. Establishing his legal firm Shegerian & Associates in 1996, he set up offices across California and in New York, with his main office located in Los Angeles, California. He concentrates on aiding clients who have suffered injuries or loss due to the wrongdoings or neglect of others including employers, corporates or authorities, and handles matters related to employment law, personal injury law and sexual abuse.

Mr. Shegerian’s compassion for his clients is reflected in the manner that he treats clients, by supporting them through each step of the litigation and making sure that they understand the intricate details of their case. He ensures that they are made aware of all the options they have in fighting for their rights, before fixing an action plan. He is rated with a perfect score of 10/10 on Avvo.

The exceptional commitment he shows in thoroughly studying each case translates to the number of jury trials Mr. Shegerian has won, along with over 50 seven-figure verdicts he has obtained for those he represents. These high-stakes cases include those related to age discrimination, disability discrimination, race discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination and retaliation of public policy violation.

Earning several five-star reviews from customers and peers alike, on Avvo and through Martindale-Hubbell*, Mr. Shegerian is a reputed member of the Californian legal community. He is a 1986 Bachelor of Business Administration graduate in law practice from Hofstra University, Hempstead. Later, he obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Loyola Law School – Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, in 1990. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

Mr. Shegerian has close affiliations with several legal associations not restricted to:

• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
• California Employment Lawyers Association
• Consumer Attorneys of California
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• National Employment Lawyers Association
• Santa Monica Bar Association
• The State Bar of California

The many recognitions he has received for his meritorious career so far include being titled “2013 Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the CAALA and being named to the list of California’s Top Labor and Employment Attorneys featured by The Daily Journal.

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