Shant A. Kotchounian

Top rated Employment Litigation attorney in Sherman Oaks, California

Michael Burgis & Associates, PC
Shant A. Kotchounian
Michael Burgis & Associates, PC

Practice Areas: Employment Litigation, Employment & Labor; view more

Licensed in California since: 2006

Education: Southwestern Law School

Languages Spoken: Armenian, English

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010
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Michael Burgis & Associates, PC

5900 Sepulveda Blvd
Suite 215
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411 Visit website

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Shant Kotchounian is a partner in the firm of California Employment Trial Lawyers, A Burgis & Kotchounian Firm, LLP, in Sherman Oaks, California. 

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 employees. 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.

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.

Practice areas

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employee

Focus areas

Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Retaliation, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

  • 80% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 20% Employment & Labor: Employee

First Admitted: 2006, California

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2018
  • Encino Bar Association, 2018
  • ABOTA SideBar Program, 2019
  • California Employment Lawyers Association, 2019
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 2019
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Board Member of the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, 2017
Honors/Awards:
  • “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers
  • Lead Counsel Verified Attorney
Educational Background:
  • Pepperdine University, B.A., 2001
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine, 2015 & 2019

Office location for Shant A. Kotchounian

5900 Sepulveda Blvd
Suite 215
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

Phone: 888-227-1344

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
2 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010

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