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11 distinguished attorneys in Glendale, California, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Arby Aiwazian

Arby Aiwazian

Distinguished Lawyer

Labor Law

450 N Brand Blvd suite 900, Glendale, CA 91203, USA

Area of Practice: Class Actions and Employment Litigation Arby is a shareholder of Lawyers for Justice, P.C. Multilingual in English, Armenian, and Spanish, Arby speaks for those who haven’t been heard. Arby’s discipline and determination have enabled him to successfully obtain class and representative action resolutions in over 500 cases. Under his guidance and supervision, Lawyers for Justice, P.C. has recovered millions of dollars for thousands of individuals. Arby is always working to help clients recover what’s rightfully theirs. A winner through and through, Arby’s hard work has been recognized multiple times, including: Super Lawyers, Rising Stars by Super Lawyers, TopVerdict.com, Best of the Bar, and Pasadena Magazine. Notably, Arby’s passion for class action litigation led to him being selected, as the only attorney in private practice, to participate in the Impact Fund’s Class Action Training Institute.

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Edwin Aiwazian

Labor Law

450 N Brand Blvd suite 900, Glendale, CA 91203, USA

Edwin Aiwazian is all-in when it comes to fighting for those who need him the most. Fighting for California workers and victims of personal injuries is both an art and a science he has mastered. With his modern, sophisticated approach, he is the strongest advocate and voice for the people in need of justice. He believes the truth always wins and should never be compromised. Edwin believes in treating everyone with humanity and the utmost respect. He isn’t afraid to take any case to trial or prosecute companies who’ve exploited California workers. Edwin has been a game changer in the practice of law. Continually evolving and learning, he sets a standard for determination and has a proven track record of achieving incredible results in the most difficult cases. Under his leadership, Lawyers for Justice, PC has recovered millions of dollars for thousands of individuals in California. Edwin leads by example in a powerful effort to maximize the recovery for his clients.

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Hasmik Jasmine Papian

Hasmik Jasmine Papian

Featured Lawyer

Bankruptcy Law

535 N Brand Blvd suite 900, Glendale, CA 91203, USA

H. Jasmine Papian is a founding partner at Papian & Adamian, APLC, where she specializes in bankruptcy law and other debt-related issues. Jasmine began her legal education while earning her undergraduate degree at California State University Northridge. During her junior year, she worked as a paralegal at one of California’s largest and most prominent bankruptcy firms. After five years at the firm, Jasmine made the decision to attend law school and pursue her dream of becoming an attorney. While in law school, Jasmine clerked for the Burbank City Attorney’s Office and was later offered an impressive externship at a top national criminal defense firm. Her externship paved the way for a successful endeavor into criminal law. Jasmine’s likability, work ethic, and passion allowed her to quickly excel and move up the corporate ladder at the criminal defense firm. Jasmine was admitted to the California State Bar in 2005. After a successful career as a criminal defense attorney, Jasmine made the decision to return to bankruptcy law, a decision that would soon positively impact and change the lives of her future clients. Jasmine moved on to join another prominent bankruptcy firm, where she became the managing attorney and represented thousands of individuals in chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies. With more than 15 years of unparalleled experience and success, Jasmine has the legal tools to confidently advise and lead her clients to a place of financial stability. Her extensive years of practice in and out of courtrooms have earned her pristine reputations with judges and bankruptcy trustees alike. In turn, this familiarity with the bankruptcy laws and court system has enabled her to provide the most knowledgeable and strategic advice for the thousands of debtors that she has represented. Whether it is saving homes from foreclosure to stopping wage garnishments and creditor harassment, Jasmine is committed to bettering the lives of those stuck in financial hardship. As a seasoned attorney, Jasmine has seen and successfully dealt with a broad spectrum of circumstances and cases. Whatever the challenge, Jasmine’s clients can be assured that they have a relentless fighter advocating for their rights and protections. Jasmine’s ability to form close bonds with her clients is evidenced by their continued years of trust in her services. The idea of bankruptcy can be an intimidating and frightening process that is often accompanied by feelings of insecurity. As a result, Jasmine strives to meet each client with compassion, understanding and empathy. Together, she works with her clients to prioritize goals, set plans, and achieve the most realistic and beneficial outcomes. Outside of work, Jasmine enjoys being a “cool mom” to her two young energetic daughters. She also loves cooking, traveling and sightseeing. She is a licensed real estate broker and is fluent in Armenian. Jasmine is admitted to the California State Bar and United States District Court, Central District of California. Jasmine’s experience also includes representing individuals in personal injury cases, worker’s compensation, criminal law, and civil litigation.

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Hripsime Bagdasaryan

Hripsime Bagdasaryan

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

701 N Brand Blvd #200b, Glendale, CA 91203, USA

Hripsime Bagdasaryan is a former Los Angeles County Prosecutor turned Criminal Defense Attorney. She earned her B.A. from California State Northridge before completing the Accelerated Two-Year Scale Program at Southwestern Law School, where she earned her J.D. Ms. Bagdasaryan has represented client’s ranging from simple Misdemeanors to serious and violent Felonies in all stages of proceedings. Her previous experience as a Los Angeles County Deputy District attorney brings invaluable expertise into her role as a defense attorney. Having prosecuted a wide array of cases over several years, Ms. Bagdasaryan can anticipate the prosecutions legal arguments and proactively prepare and deliver her client’s defense.

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Lilit Elechyan

Lilit Elechyan

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

700 N Central Ave suite 460, Glendale, CA 91203, USA

Lilit Elechyan is licensed to practice in California and her practice focuses on civil litigation for injured victims, including wrongful death and product liability matters. With a strong civil litigation defense background, Lilit has evaluated cases from the insurer's perspective; thereby, immediately identifying opposing tactics and building trial-ready cases. Her advocacy and former defense background heavily informs her aggressive approach to protecting injured victims. Lilit earned her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. While in law school, she received CALI and Witkin Awards for earning the top mark in her Torts course. She also served as a Judicial Extern for Associate Justice Bamattre-Manoukian, Sixth District of the California Court of Appeal.

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Lilit Safaryan

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

500 N Brand Blvd, Suite 2000, Glendale, CA 91203

Lilit Safaryan is a Glendale, California, attorney and the founder of Safaryan Legal. Her California license is active, and her admission to the state bar dates to July 1, 2022. At Safaryan Legal, insurance disputes sit alongside accident and injury claims. The firm describes its bad-faith work as pursuing insurers that delay payment, pay too little or deny valid claims without justification. In those matters, it seeks recovery beyond the policy value, including attorney’s fees and compensation for financial and emotional harm. Road accidents account for several of the firm’s listed practice areas. Its car collision work ranges from minor crashes to catastrophic accidents and includes arranging medical care. Pedestrian matters involve preserving evidence and identifying responsible parties; the firm’s motorcycle practice draws on investigation and expert support. For rideshare injuries, its description addresses overlapping insurance policies and multiple levels of liability. Other parts of the practice concern the effects of an injury over time. Safaryan Legal’s brain injury work addresses post-concussion syndrome, future care and lost earnings. In spinal injury cases, the firm works with medical providers and specialists to establish causation and future damages. Its representation of dog attack victims takes account of scarring and psychological trauma as well as homeowner’s insurance coverage. The firm also handles wrongful death claims, describing both the calculation of losses and assistance to families through the legal proceedings.

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Moussa Helo

Civil Litigation

3455 Ocean View Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208

Mr. Helo earned a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Northridge. After College, Moussa attended Law School in Lansing, Michigan. Three years Later, upon returning to Los Angeles, he sat for the State Bar, passed, and was admitted. Moussa became a certified law clerk with the Los Angeles City Attorney Office, Anti-Gang Division, where he prosecuted criminals. In addition, Moussa became certified as a mediator and volunteered at local courts to help resolve small claims suits.

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Oscar E. Toscano

Family and Divorce Law

625 W Broadway, Suite B, Glendale, CA 91204

"As an attorney representing clients in criminal cases, divorces, personal injury cases, wrongful death cases, and all litigation cases, if I protect my clients well and at the same time save them emotional distress and money, my interests will be served as well. I am a hard working attorney. I believe that good luck is a residue of hard work and artful preparation of any case. I have represented clients all the way from San Diego to Alaska as well as other states in the United States. I have represented clients in the courts of Glendale, Burbank, Hollywood, Pasadena, Los Angeles criminal courts building, Los Angeles Central, Van Nuys, Ventura, Alhambra, West Covina, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Norwalk, Downey, Santa Ana, Compton, Torrance, San Diego, Sacramento, Anchorage, and others. I represent clients in the entire Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties in the State of California." -Oscar E. Toscano, Attorney at Law

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Oshin Baghram

Featured Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

535 N Brand Blvd #501, Glendale, CA 91203, USA

Oshin Baghram is a highly experienced trial attorney and former prosecutor who has handled a wide range of misdemeanor and felony cases, bringing a strategic and results-driven approach to every matter he takes on. As the founder of Baghram Law Firm, Mr. Baghram leverages his extensive courtroom experience and prosecutorial insight to provide clients with a powerful and informed defense. Link To Facebook Page -

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Tam Nguyen

Civil Litigation

655 N Central Ave #1700, Glendale, CA 91203, USA

Mrs. Nguyen graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1999. She earned her law degree from Western State University School of Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 2002. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court, Ninth Circuit and all California State Courts. Mrs. Nguyen's legal career includes experience in the areas of civil litigation and family law. She has authored several articles in the Daily Journal regarding family law related matters. Mrs. Nguyen has been a member of various professional organizations, including the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Orange County Asian-American Bar Association. In 2014, Mrs. Nguyen was named to the Lawyers of Color annual "Hot List", which is known for its commitment to diversity in the legal profession and recognizes attorneys for their noteworthy excellence and accomplishments, especially those active in legal pipeline initiatives. Additionally, in 2017, Mrs. Nguyen was recognized among the top in her industry by The Expert Network, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. She was selected to receive this distinguished recognition due to her extensive educational background, awards and recognitions, dedication to her practice and excellent client representation.

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Tamra Otten

Tamra Otten

Distinguished Lawyer

Wills and Trust Law

130 S Jackson St, Glendale, CA 91205, USA

Tamra Otten is a Partner with WKD. Mrs. Otten’s practice focuses on probate, trusts and conservatorships. She handles both litigation and administration, including Special Needs Trusts. She represents numerous Private Professional Fiduciaries in contested and uncontested matters, including bench trials, evidentiary hearings and contested petitions. Currently, she serves as Court Appointed Counsel representing proposed conservatees in conservatorship petitions in Los Angeles County. Mrs. Otten started with WKD as an Associate in 2017. She was promoted to Senior Associate and recently to Partner. Given her experience and rise within the firm, she often mentors the associate attorneys. She has a keen eye for detail which goes hand-in-hand with a strong analysis of the law. Her approach to her cases is understanding the procedure and strategizing to get the best and most efficient result. Previously, Mrs. Otten was a Deputy Public Defender representing clients in both pre-trial and trials. At the Public Defender’s Office, she conducted jury trials, drafted and argued various motions requiring testimony and negotiated countless pleas on behalf of her clients. She also represented clients in probation proceedings. Mrs. Otten received her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from City University of New York (CUNY). She received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Justice Studies with a minor in Political Science from San Jose State University. She was admitted to the California Bar in January 2015. At CUNY, Mrs. Otten interned at the Legal Aid Society where she shadowed various attorneys, drafted motions and even represented clients. She also participated in a year long clinic at CUNY focusing on criminal defense. During law school, she interned at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office in the Juvenile Division as well as California’s Office of the State Public Defender. Mrs. Otten grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and cat. She handles matters both in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County.

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