Carney Shegerian, founder of Shegerian & Associates, Inc., has been successful in representing thousands of employees since becoming a member of the California State Bar in 1990. He is licensed to practice in all California courts, local federal courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court.

Carney Shegerian, Trial Lawyer of the Year

About Carney

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.

Winner of the 2013 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award as a result of trying a number of significant cases, Mr. Shegerian was also nominated, and a finalist, for the award in 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2012. 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. Mr. Shegerian has won over 68 jury trials, including 28 seven figure verdicts as a plaintiff’s attorney.

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 is included in 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

  • 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

News

ShegerianLaw.com
April 10, 2014
Shegerian & Associates Founder Cites Ventura Corporation Sexual Discrimination Lawsuit as Reminder that Men Can Also be Victimized

ShegerianLaw.com
April 2, 2014
Shegerian & Associates Founder Calls Global Horizons Case a “Disturbing Reminder” that Racial Discrimination is Still a Problem

MarketWatch
March 27, 2014
Shegerian & Associates Founder Cites UNC Student Athlete Literacy Scandal as “Important Warning Against Whistleblower Retaliation”

Los Angeles Daily News
February 27, 2014
66-year-old man awarded $26 million in age discrimination lawsuit against Staples

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