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Shant Kotchounian, Esq.

Employment Law Managing Attorney

Bio

Shant Kotchounian, Esq. is a trial lawyer who has devoted his legal career to the area of employment law. As the Managing Attorney of MB&A’s Employment Law division, Mr. Kotchounian focuses his practice on all forms of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, defamation, and wage and hour compliance.

The majority of Mr. Kotchounian’s early career was focused on representing both private and public employers in the field of employment law. He obtained several favorable jury verdicts and court decisions in his clients’ favor and, over the years, has built a reputation as a skilled advocate and a tenacious litigator.

Mr. Kotchounian joined MB&A in 2019. His prior experience working on the employer side enables him to provide his clients with a unique perspective. He is well-equipped to deconstruct an employer’s litigation tactics and defenses. He is driven by finding solutions that can establish liability against an employer and maximize recovery for his client.

Mr. Kotchounian has received recognition within his field based on peer reviews and professional accomplishments, including being named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, and a “Top Attorney” by Pasadena Magazine. Most recently, in 2019, he was nominated and selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates’ (ABOTA) SideBar program for promising trial lawyers. Mr. Kotchounian also has written numerous articles on labor and employment issues and is frequently requested to lecture at employment law seminars.

Honors and Awards
  • Lead Counsel Verified Attorney

  • Super Lawyers: Rising Stars

  • Top Attorney Pasadena Magazine 2019

  • ABOTA SideBar Program Member

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Awards & Accolades

These are the legal industry’s highest recognitions.

Top rated workers' compensation and personal injury law firm Burgis Law rated by Super Lawyers
Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charity supported by Burgis Law Group
Pasadena Magazine Top Attorneys 2019 award badge – excellence in personal injury and workers' compensation law
State Bar of California seal – certified specialist in workers' compensation law
Lead Counsel Rated badge – recognized excellence in workers' compensation and employment law
Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb badge for Michael Burgis – top-rated workers' compensation attorney
Top 100 Verdicts in the United States badge – recognition for outstanding workers' compensation case results
Super Lawyers Rising Stars badge – selected excellence in workers' compensation and personal injury law
Top 250 Fastest Growing Private Companies in California award – business growth achievement
Expertise.com Best Workers Compensation Attorneys in Burbank 2021 award badge
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) membership logo – distinguished trial lawyers association

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