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Trusted Employment & Workers Compensation Lawyers in Culver City
At the Barkhordarian Law Firm, our attorneys provide high-quality legal services throughout the greater Los Angeles area and beyond. We specialize in personal injury, auto accidents, workers compensation, and employee rights, leveraging decades of combined experience to advocate for clients. Our firm was founded by Richard Barkhordarian, Esq., who transitioned from business litigation to focus on representing individuals facing workplace injustices. We prioritize compassion and transparency, offering free consultations and bilingual services in English and Spanish.With a track record of recovering over $500 million for clients and a 99% success rate, we commit to aggressive, personalized legal strategies. Our practice areas include employment law claims such as age discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblower protections, alongside workers compensation disputes. We operate on a contingency basis, ensuring clients pay nothing until we win their cases.
Services
Employment Law
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Auto Accidents
Wrongful Termination
Discrimination Claims
Wage & Hour Disputes
Harassment Cases
Truck Accidents
Premises Liability
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined experience in employment law and workers compensation cases
- Contingency-based representation: pay nothing unless we win your case
- Bilingual legal services available in English and Spanish
- Proven 99% success rate in client cases
- Immediate filing of lawsuits to prevent delays in justice
What people say
Over $500 million recovered
Free consultations available
Dedicated to client needs
Bilingual support in Spanish
Proven legal success
Services
Employment Law
We represent employees facing workplace discrimination, harassment, wage theft, and wrongful termination across California. Our attorneys handle cases involving age, gender, race, and disability discrimination under FEHA and federal statutes. With decades of combined experience, we file lawsuits to recover unpaid wages, enforce meal/rest break laws, and challenge employee misclassification. Our practice includes representing whistleblowers and advocating for workers denied family leave protections under CFRA.
Workers Compensation
Specializing in workers' compensation claims for occupational illnesses, repetitive motion injuries, and construction accidents. We assist clients with denied claims, permanent disability benefits, and vocational rehabilitation disputes. Our team navigates California's complex system to secure medical treatment coverage, temporary disability payments, and death benefits. We represent clients facing employer retaliation for injury reports and handle third-party liability cases arising from workplace accidents.
Personal Injury
Handling car, truck, and motorcycle accidents where negligence caused catastrophic injuries like traumatic brain trauma or spinal cord damage. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through insurance negotiations or jury trials. Our practice covers premises liability cases involving slip-and-falls, dog bites, and swimming pool accidents. We also represent victims of rideshare accidents and uninsured motorists throughout Southern California.
Auto Accidents
Representing victims of automobile collisions caused by distracted driving, DUIs, and commercial trucking negligence. We recover compensation for medical treatment, vehicle repairs, and long-term disability impacts. Our attorneys handle complex liability disputes involving multiple parties, uninsured motorists, and insurance bad faith claims. We specifically focus on catastrophic injuries requiring ongoing care while maintaining contingency fee arrangements for client accessibility.
Wrongful Termination
Litigating illegal job terminations based on discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, or wage violation complaints. We handle cases involving FEHA violations, breach of employment contracts, and public policy exceptions to at-will employment. Our attorneys secure damages for lost income, emotional distress, and punitive awards when applicable. We specialize in representing employees fired after reporting workplace safety violations or harassment incidents.
People
Richard Barkhordarian
Founding Attorney
Richard Barkhordarian transitioned from corporate litigation to champion employee rights after recognizing systemic workplace injustices. With over two decades of legal experience, he leads a team handling complex employment law cases and workers compensation disputes. Fluent in English and Spanish, he prioritizes direct client communication and community advocacy across Los Angeles.
Questions
How do I qualify for workers comp in California?
To qualify, your injury or illness must be work-related, proven through medical documentation and employer notification within 30 days.
What benefits can I get through a workers comp claim?
Approved claims cover medical expenses, partial wage replacement, permanent disability benefits, and death benefits for surviving family members.
Can I take legal action if I've been harassed at work?
Yes. Workplace harassment violates California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, allowing victims to sue employers for damages.
What is the minimum wage in California?
As of 2023, the minimum wage is $15/hour for employers with 26+ employees and $14/hour for smaller employers, with full minimum wage required for tipped workers.
How long do I have to report a work-related injury?
Employees must notify employers within 30 days of injury or discovery, with claims filed using employer-provided forms within the same timeframe.
What happens if my workers comp claim is denied?
Denied claims can be appealed through the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board, with legal representation available to challenge insurance decisions.
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