Alena Klimianok is a partner at Bernard & Bernard specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury. Having obtained her law degree with honors from Belarus State University in 2005, Alena interned for a Washingon, D.C. law firm. In 2007, Ms. Klimianok graduated cum laude from the LL.M. Program at McGeorge Law School, University of the Pacific. After having successfully completed internships with two major Los Angeles law firms, Ms. Klimianok joined Bernard & Bernard in 2009.
In Alena’s 8 years with Bernard & Bernard, she has been co-counsel in mutiple jury and court trials that all culminated in verdicts and/or judgments in her favor. Ms. Klimianok has been the point person responsible for a great deal of complex motion and discovery litigation, both civil and criminal. Through Alena’s tenacity, tireless work ethic, and undaunted advocacy, she has prevailed on most, if not all, of her matters.
In 2012 and 2013, the California’s Million Dollar Verdicts edition of the Recorder has named Alena among the attorneys that have received top verdicts in California in those years.
Practice areas
If you are in a car accident that results in injury and/or destruction of property, you may decide to sue for reimbursement for your pain, medical expenses, and lost wages. We can help.
If you've been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault, we can help you receive a fair settlement from the insurance company. Don't hesitate to call now.
When a medical professional does not provide a patient with the standard of care that others would have provided under similar circumstances. The patient must be able to prove negligence and that they incurred damages in order to receive compensation
Languages spoken
English, Armenian, Spanish, Russian, Korean
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 06/14/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 2008 | 06/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 32 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 20 Wrongful Death Settlements in California 2018 | Top Verdict | 2019 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Los Angeles Magazine | 2017 |
2016 Southern California Rising Star List | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Top Attorneys Rising Stars in Southern California | Los Angeles Magazine | 2016 |
2015 Southern California Rising Star List | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Top Female Attorney in Southern California | Thomson Reuters | 2015 |
Top Attorneys in Southern California | Los Angeles Magazine | 2015 |
Exceptional Achievement and Excellence in Trial Advocacy | City of Lancaster | 2013 |
California's Million Dollar Verdicts | The Recorder | 2013 |
Exceptional Achievement in Trial Advocacy | City of Lancaster | 2012 |
California's Million Dollar Verdicts | The Recorder | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Bernard & Bernard | 2014 - Present |
Associate | Bernard & Bernard | 2009 - 2013 |
Law Clerk | Law Offices of Ferd & Associates | 2008 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Law Offices of Paul Strauss and Associates | 2005 - 2005 |
In-House Counsel | ITSoft | 2005 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California | Member | 2009 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2007 |
Belarus State University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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3.4 Million Medical Negligence Settlement | Settlement |
$2,500,000 Settlement in a Compex Medical Malpractice Case | $2,500,000 Settlement |
$500,000 Policy Limits Settlement in a Bike Accident Case | $500,000 Settlement |
$350,000 Settlement in a Premises Liability Case | $350,000 Settlement |
1 Million Dollar Settlement in a Bad Faith Insurance Case |
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Kenneth Spencer, Litigation Attorney on Feb 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Alena has excellent litigation and trial skills and is attentive to her clients. She knows what it takes to win her cases and will work tirelessly to achieve that goal. She has a wealth of experience in a variety of civil and criminal settings.
Richard Spencer, Litigation Attorney on Jul 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Alena is a skilled and dedicated lawyer who fights hard to get her clients the best results. She is an asset to the profession.
Narine Mkrtchyan, Unknown Attorney on Feb 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer! She is very smart and tenacious in representing her clients.
Gary Appleby, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
Relationship: Other
Great attorney who works hard to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Chen, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Molinaro, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Dorinda Myers, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
When you, or a loved one, find yourself in need of a DUI attorney it is important to retain an experienced, competent, and knowledgeable lawyer. Ms. Klimianok is well respected in the legal community for those reasons.
Peter Marek, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 13, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent education culminating in a Masters in law from McGeorge in Sacramento. Knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions here. 25% of her firms criminal work is pro bono as well which indicates once again that she is a believer in giving back to the community for the blessings she has received. Clients are thrilled with her results. read her client reviews! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with her.
Shane Bernard, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 4, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Joshua Lucherini, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Bianco, Litigation Attorney on Jul 26, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Sophia Sarwar, Intellectual property Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Ognian Gavrilov, Litigation Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Aryan Shommetoub, Litigation Attorney on Jan 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Alena has great Litigation and Writing Skills. Alena's motions are always granted and her poise in court stands out. Her role as co-counsel was a key factor in her firm's most recent victory for a Traumatic Brain Injury case in Santa Monica Court. I endorse Alena highly.
Elena Iuga, Litigation Attorney on Nov 26, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Klimianok has been wonderful to work with. She is extremely sharp, focused, well-organized and know how to get the job done. Not only is she a great communicator, but she is passionate and dedicated to any case she undertakes. I strongly recommend her services.
Alena Shautsova, Litigation Attorney on Sep 4, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Stephen Bernard, Litigation Attorney on Aug 7, 2012
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
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