About Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C.
Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. is a boutique Southern California employment law firm that represents both employees and employers in workplace disputes. The firm’s practice is dedicated exclusively to employment law, including matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, protected leave, workplace accommodations, whistleblower claims, and worker misclassification.
Our attorneys are skilled trial lawyers who approach every case with the mindset that it will go to trial. This philosophy ensures that each matter receives the detailed attention and thorough preparation it deserves—whether it resolves through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or verdict.
Because we represent clients on both sides of employment disputes, we understand the motivations, pressures, and strategies unique to each. This dual perspective allows us to anticipate our opponents’ moves and litigate strategically, helping clients reach favorable results while minimizing unnecessary conflict and cost.
Exceptional Representation for California Employees and Employers
The Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. represents employees by prosecuting claims for wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages, overtime, missed breaks, protected leave, disability accommodation, whistleblowing, and worker misclassification. We represent workers who have been harassed, abused, or fired because of their age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, gender, or other protected characteristic.
The Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. represents employers facing claims, pre-litigation demands, and lawsuits, or dealing with delicate workplace disputes. We advise and counsel our clients to reduce their potential exposure and fix potential problems before they escalate. When litigation cannot be avoided we implement defense strategies designed to achieve a favorable outcome.
Our attorneys handle matters arising under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Labor Code, the California Family Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other California and federal employment laws.
Because we represent clients both employees and employers we understand the arguments, pressures, and litigation strategies that can influence how a workplace case develops. This dual perspective helps us assess claims from different angles, anticipate opposing arguments, and identify the issues most likely to impact the outcome of a case.
Over the years, we have recovered millions of dollars for employees and achieved outstanding outcomes for employers seeking to resolve claims efficiently and effectively.
We Are Trial-Ready Employment Lawyers With Decades of Experience
Our attorneys have substantial experience in all aspects of employment litigation including pre-litigation analysis, discovery, depositions, hearings, motions, mediation, arbitration, jury and bench trials, and appeals. We prepare every case based on its own unique set of facts and circumstances. We do not use a one-size-fits-all strategy.
Michael Akopyan
Michael Akopyan is the law firm’s Founder and a Trial Attorney. He graduated from the University of Southern California and Southwestern Law School. He is admitted in California and Texas, all four United States District Courts in California, and the Ninth Circuit. He was named to the list of California Rising Stars from 2012 through 2015, and the list of California Super Lawyers from 2016 through 2027. Michael is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA).
Ani M. Akopyan
Ani M. Akopyan is a Partner and Trial Attorney who joined the firm in 2018. Prior to joining the firm, Ani exclusively represented employers in labor and employment disputes, including complex wages and hour class actions. She graduated with honors from UCLA and from Southwestern Law School. Ani is admitted in California and Texas, all four United States District Courts in California, and the Ninth Circuit. Ani was named to the list of California Rising Stars betwee 2007 and 2019, and the list of California Super Lawyers from 2020 through 2027.
We Are Ready To Help Throughout Southern California
The Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. is headquartered in Encino, but has satellite offices in Bakersfield, Costa Mesa, Culver City, Oxnard, Rancho Cucamonga, San Diego, and Temecula. In this way our attorneys are able to serve employees and employers throughout Southern California. Regardless of where a case may be venued, ever client receives the same careful analysis, trial-focused preparation, and direct professional attention. Although Michael and Ani are admitted to practice law in Texas, their practice is limited strictly to Southern California.
Advocates for Employees
If you have been wrongfully terminated from your job, or your workplace rights have been otherwise violated, call us today for a free confidential case evaluation. Our attorneys will review the circumstances of your particular situation and assess your potential claims.
Defenders of Employers
If your business has been served with a lawsuit, or is dealing with a delicate workplace dispute contact our attorneys for help. We can assess the situation, evaluate the allegations, develop a strategy best suited to accomplishing your objectives, and execute that plan on your behalf.
Our Lawyers
We invite you to learn more about Michael and Ani Akopyan by reading their biographies.
Millions of Dollars Recovered For Our Clients
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