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
A recent Daily Journal article examines criticism of Southern California Edison’s plan to shift power line safety costs to Altadena homeowners affected by the Eaton Fire. Kabateck LLP attorney Matt French was among those featured in the coverage. In the article, French expressed concern about Edison’s attempts to pass undergrounding
Kabateck LLP (KBK), representing over 500 Eaton Fire victims, is strongly advising clients to reject Southern California Edison’s newly announced “Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program.” Partner Anastasia Mazzella Speaks Out KBK partner Anastasia K. Mazzella, who is also an Altadena resident affected by the fire, has been vocal about the program’s
A new class action lawsuit challenges ICE agents who are turning courtrooms into deportation ambush zones, violating fundamental due process rights. ICE agents across the country are systematically ambushing asylum seekers at immigration court hearings, creating an impossible choice that violates constitutional protections. A new class action lawsuit reveals how
New ruling on insurance coverage for smoke damage is a big win for wildfire victims By Shant Karnikian A Los Angeles judge recently ruled that the California FAIR Plan’s handling of smoke damage claims is unlawful—a landmark decision that could redefine insurance coverage standards for wildfire-related damage across the state.
Kabateck LLP is thrilled to announce that our Civil Action podcast has surpassed one million combined views since joining the Legal AF channel in June! Our Civil Action podcast, hosted by Kabateck LLP attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian, continues to tackle the most pressing legal issues while reaching a
Shant Karnikian has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a 2025 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys in their special supplement. The honor celebrates attorneys who have made significant impact on both the legal profession and the Los Angeles community. Karnikian’s recognition comes as he leads
A federal judge issues a 52-page ruling protecting constitutional rights and stopping illegal detention practices. In a significant victory for civil rights, a federal court in downtown Los Angeles has issued a comprehensive temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, ruling that widespread ICE raids in Southern
