Arsen Sarapinian

Arsen Sarapinian is a California trial lawyer who represents clients in personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights, employment, and real estate matters. He has litigated cases throughout Southern and Northern California against utilities, corporations, government agencies, trucking companies, and insurers. He also handles matters involving motorcycle and bicycle collisions, hazardous roadways, burn injuries, traumatic brain injuries, elder abuse, and product liability. His practice includes jury trials, arbitration, mediation, and complex civil litigation.

Arsen earned his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he served on the Hastings Law Journal and received the Albert G. Evans Scholarship in Private Enterprise. His published law review article addressed foreclosure and enforcement of the Home Affordable Modification Program. His judicial experience includes work for Justice Marvin R. Baxter of the California Supreme Court and Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte of the US District Court.

Arsen previously worked with insurance companies as outside trial counsel and defended high-stakes personal injury, wrongful death, and employment cases. He also practiced with established California litigation firms before founding his own practice. His defense experience helps him understand how insurers evaluate claims and develop litigation strategies. He has tried cases before juries and has arbitrated and mediated dozens of matters while representing clients across California in serious civil disputes.

Arsen Sarapinian has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in Northern and Southern California and was named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Litigation Bar Association and belongs to several trial lawyer organizations. His courtroom, judicial, and insurance-defense experience supports practical case preparation, persuasive advocacy, and informed decision-making for clients facing significant civil disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Offices of Arsen Sarapinian, P.C.
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, National Trial Lawyers
• Member, Armenian Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• Board of Directors, Litigation Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of San Francisco
  Bachelor of Arts

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