Kabateck LLP

Kabateck LLP secured a $1,750,000 settlement for our clients after their insurance company breached a prior agreement. The case resolved on the eve of trial. Proud to deliver this result against a major global carrier.

The Los Angeles County Personal Injury Hub is closing after more than a decade. Managing Partner Shant Karnikian shares what the shift to independent calendar courts means for attorneys and their clients in the Daily Journal. dailyjournal.com/articles/390610

The LA County sex abuse settlement is making headlines — and not for the right reasons. Brian Kabateck shares his take in the Daily Journal. kbklawyers.com/brian-kabateck…

Insurance questions show up in 60%+ of civil cases. Most litigators wing it. Brian Kabateck, Rex Heeseman (JAMS) + Jana Lubert (Lewis Brisbois) just built you a better approach. rutteronline.com/index.cfm?p=4&…

California Assemblymember Nick Schultz joins Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian on Civil Action to break down the real bills pushing back against federal overreach — from keeping ICE off school campuses to requiring ID from masked law enforcement. youtube.com/watch?v=_AY9IW…

The Daily Journal named the American Airlines toxic uniform case a Top Verdict of 2025. Congrats to our team and co-counsel Dan Balaban on an $18.6M verdict — with 400+ plaintiffs still to come.

We're proud to announce that 12 Kabateck LLP attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers Magazine's 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists!

60%+ of civil lawsuits involve insurance — but do you have a system for analyzing coverage? Brian Kabateck joins Hon. Rex Heeseman (Ret.) and Jana Lubert for a practical breakdown of insurance policy analysis. Register now → rutteronline.com/index.cfm?p=4&…

SJV Water reports on rebuilding progress in Planada and the legal fight to hold agencies accountable for the 2023 Merced flood. sjvwater.org/three-years-af…

Understanding how law and power intersect has never been more urgent. That's why over 10 million viewers have tuned in to Civil Action on Legal AF since last June. If you haven't watched yet, there's no better time to start. kbklawyers.com/resources-medi…

We're so proud to have our very own Lia Shirvanian spotlighted by @LoyolaLawSchool in its outreach to prospective students. We're lucky to have her on the team.

Our team obtained nearly $6 million for a client who suffered a catastrophic knee injury during an off-campus school activity. Despite raising safety concerns, she was encouraged by her professor to participate & was permitted to do so by the third-party operator of the activity.

Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down AB 931 and SB 37—covering litigation funding and attorney advertising—in the DailyJournal's 2026 New California Laws Supplement. Both take effect Jan. 1, 2026. kbklawyers.com/kabateck-llp-p…

Last week our team gathered at the lovely Annandale in Pasadena for a beautiful holiday brunch—a chance to reflect on the past year, celebrate our successes, and enjoy time together as a firm. Wishing everyone happy holidays! P.S. Can you spot the elf on the shelf?

Is MDL consolidation always the right move? Anastasia Mazzella and Matt Sahak explore the tradeoffs in their latest for Advocate Magazine. kbklawyers.com/wp-content/upl…

Wishing you and your loved ones a bright and joyful Hanukkah filled with light, love, and happiness. Happy Hanukkah!

The heroes who battled LA's deadly fires are now facing a different threat: toxic exposure with little protection. Shant Karnikian dives into the issue in his latest article. kbklawyers.com/toxic-exposure…

Founding partner Brian Kabateck and Senior Associate Barret Alexander are featured in CAOC's Forum magazine with "A Personal Injury Lawyer's Guide for Issuing Demand Letters and Opening Third Party Policies." kbklawyers.com/wp-content/upl…

Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian named to Daily Journal's Top Plaintiff Lawyers 2025. This recognition reflects the work we do as a firm to hold the powerful accountable. Read more: kbklawyers.com/brian-kabateck…