Since launching Shegerian & Associates over a decade ago, Carney Shegerian has developed a reputation as “The People’s Attorney” ‐ fighting passionately for the rights of his employee clients, and compassionately explaining the process as each client navigates through his or her case.

As an experienced trial attorney, Mr. Shegerian has tried numerous jury trials to verdict in both state and federal court, always representing individuals that have suffered financial or emotional losses and have been wronged by employers, including major corporations.

Mr. Shegerian’s record of success for his clients – whether via substantial settlements or in a trial jury scenario, is unparalleled. He has made it his life’s mission to help those who have been wronged in the workplace. He remains undefeated in federal jury trials and has won over 67 jury trials, including 27 seven figure verdicts as a plaintiff’s attorney. Nominated, and a finalist, for Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Nominated by CAALA as Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2006, Mr. Shegerian is licensed to practice in all California courts, local federal courts and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Shegerian has also been nominated for California’s top labor and employment lawyer for 2009. He’s also been included on the Daily Journal’s Top Labor and Employment Lawyer’s list of the top 75 attorney’s.

Education

• J.D., Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California
• B.B.A., Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York

Bar Admissions

• State Bar of California
• United States District Court for Central District of California
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal

• Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Beverly Hills Bar Association
• Santa Monica Bar Association
• Consumer Attorneys of California
• Super Lawyers 2010
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

MarketWatch
October 18, 2013
Employee Rights Attorney Carney Shegerian Named 2013′s “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Newsday
October 3, 2013
Shegerian & Associates Founder Commends New York City Council for Passage of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Sacramento Bee
September 12, 2013
Shegerian & Associates Founder Applauds Bipartisan Bill Fighting Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Reuters
August 13, 2013
Employee Rights Attorney Carney Shegerian Helps Former City of Los Angeles Employee Win $3.25 Million Jury Verdict on Four Claims

• Shegerian & Associates, Inc.
• California Employment Lawyers Association
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• State Bar of California

• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• Santa Monica Bar Association
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal