Brian S. Kabateck and Shant A. Karnikian have published an article in the Daily Journal titled “Short memories and bad optics: The coming tort reform challenge,” addressing critical issues facing the plaintiffs’ bar and civil justice system. The article warns about the growing threat of tort reform efforts across the
Kabateck LLP is pleased to announce that firm founder Brian S. Kabateck and managing partner Shant A. Karnikian have been named to the Daily Journal Top 100 Lawyers list. This marks Shant’s first recognition on the prestigious list. Brian has been fighting for consumer rights since founding Kabateck LLP in
Kabateck LLP Managing Partner Shant Karnikian was featured in Law.com‘s “How I Made Managing Partner” series, sharing his journey from post-bar law clerk to firm leadership and his philosophy on building a successful legal career. Karnikian, who joined Kabateck LLP in 2013 and was promoted to Managing Partner in June
Kabateck LLP attorney Shant Karnikian provided expert commentary to NTD on the Department of Justice’s landmark $5 million Bitcoin civil forfeiture case involving SIM swap attacks. The DOJ filed a civil forfeiture action targeting Bitcoin allegedly stolen through sophisticated SIM swap attacks against five victims nationwide between October 2022 and
We’re proud to share that our Managing Partner Shant A. Karnikian was quoted in two recent articles in the Daily Journal. The articles covered California’s legislative efforts to reform attorney advertising practices and the federal government’s lawsuits against Southern California Edison for wildfire negligence. Attorney Advertising Reform The article examined
We’re proud to announce that Brian S. Kabateck, founding partner of Kabateck LLP, has been featured in the Los Angeles Times as one of Southern California’s 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries. Kabateck has built a reputation as one of California’s most respected plaintiff attorneys through landmark settlements including $4.037 billion for
A recent report from SJV Water highlights the ongoing struggles faced by Planada residents more than two years after the devastating 2023 floods. Our firm continues to represent over 100 residents in litigation seeking full compensation for the damages they’ve suffered. Despite over $40 million in promised state and federal
The student debt crisis is hitting law firms where it hurts most—their bottom line and talent retention—according to a new analysis by Brian Kabateck, founding partner of Kabateck LLP, published today in Law360. With federal student loan delinquency rates at a historic high of 31% and new Trump administration policies
Kabateck LLP Managing Partner Shant Karnikian and Partner Anastasia Mazzella were featured in the Simi Valley Acorn this week for their commentary on the alarming discovery that wildfire debris containing hazardous levels of asbestos was dumped into ordinary municipal landfills in Southern California. In their piece “Regulation, reform needed at
Kabateck LLP attorneys Shant Karnikian and Barret Alexander were featured in Law.com last week for their analysis of how Wall Street hedge funds are profiting billions from California wildfire relief funds while fire victims continue to struggle with recovery. In their piece “A Plaintiff’s Lawyer’s Perspective – Stop Prioritizing Profits