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Biography
Attorney Alena Klimianok brings extensive expertise in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation to her practice, underpinned by an impressive educational and professional background. Educated at Belarus State University, where she earned her law degree with honors in 2005, Alena furthered her legal training with an internship at a Washington, D.C. law firm. She completed her LL.M. Program at McGeorge Law School, University of the Pacific, graduating cum laude in 2007. Joining Bernard & Bernard in 2009, Alena has served as co-counsel in numerous trials, achieving notable verdicts and judgments. Her role in complex civil and criminal litigation has involved meticulous motion and discovery work, marked by her tenacity and strong advocacy skills. Her career highlights include recognition in California's Million Dollar Verdicts edition of the Recorder in 2012 and 2013, and repeated selection to the Southern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyer magazine from 2015 to 2018, distinguishing her among California's elite attorneys.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
40%
Personal Injury
40%
Car Accident
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Klimianok & Merzel
(310) 312-0220
Fax
10940 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1950, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
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Alena Klimianok's Reviews
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Posted by Chelsey | October 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Forever grateful for Alena
I truly cannot put into words how grateful I am for Alena and the incredible law firm that stood by me and my child during one of the most challenging times in our lives. From our very first conversation, Alena was a calm, compassionate presence during an incredibly emotional and overwhelming time. S...
Posted by Allen | August 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional and reliable services
Alena is a very knowledgeable. She was able to help me navigate through my personal injury litigation from day one. Very professional and reliable.
Posted by Sam | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome passionate lawyer
Alena is a very passionate and knowledgeable lawyer who went out of her way to help me and my family win a settlement against a very large and powerful corporation. I can’t thank her enough. I consulted with other lawyers some very famous and they turned down my case because they didn’t want to risk ...
Posted by Teresa | June 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing!!!!!!
We consulted Alena for assistance in our case unknowing if we really had one and if we could achieve justice for a very special person in our family. From the beginning Alena was compassionate, caring and very knowledgeable. We felt comfortable and at ease knowing our case was in her hands. She was ...
Posted by Gabriel | July 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Truly, the best.
Alena is smart, strong, fearless, resourceful, resilient and compassionate. She represented me and my wife when everyone else was too scared to take on such a big hospital in such a complicated malpractice case. During the most brutal, hardest time in our lives, Alena was there for us. Fought for us....
Alena Klimianok's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Alena is a skilled and dedicated lawyer who fights hard to get her clients the best results. She is an asset to the profession."
"Quite literally the best medical malpractice attorney in California. Fights and wins for her clients. But, most importantly, she truly cares."
"I endorse this lawyer! She is very smart and tenacious in representing her clients."
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"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."
"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."
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"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 20 Wrongful Death Settlements in California 2018, Top Verdict
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Los Angeles Magazine
2016
2016 Southern California Rising Star List, SuperLawyers
2016
Top Attorneys Rising Stars in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
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
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Exceptional Achievement and Excellence in Trial Advocacy, City of Lancaster
2013
California's Million Dollar Verdicts, The Recorder
2012
Exceptional Achievement in Trial Advocacy, City of Lancaster
2012
California's Million Dollar Verdicts, The Recorder
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Partner, Klimianok & Merzel
2022 - 2024
Senior Trial Attorney, Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Torrijos
2014 - 2022
Partner, Bernard & Bernard
2009 - 2013
Associate, Bernard & Bernard
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Ferd & Associates
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Paul Strauss and Associates
2005 - 2005
In-House Counsel, ITSoft
Associations
2022 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2022 - Present
American Association for JusticeAttorney Member
2017 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2008 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$500,000 Policy Limit Settlement in Car Collision Case
2.1 Million Dollar Settlement in a Road Design Case
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
$375,000 Settlement in Wrongful Death Case
Recovered the maximum MICRA limits on pain and suffering and maximum on economic damages claimed
$400,000 Bike Accident Settlement
$400,000 Settlement
$6 MILLION VERDICT IN A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE AND DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE CASE
6 MILLION DOLLAR JURY VERDICT
$150,000.00 SETTLEMENT IN NEGLIGENCE CASE
$150,000 settlement
$3.3 MILLION VERDICT IN PREMISES LIABILITY CASE
3.3 M reduced per comparative liability offset.
$320,000.00 VERDICT IN A WRONGFUL TERMINATION CASE
$320,000 verdict
Education
2007
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
LL.M - Master of Laws
2005
Belarus State University
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Armenian
Spanish
Russian
Korean
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Cost of Litigation--civil--car accident
27 Jul 2014
Q&A
Contractor's worker stole from my home. Can I sue?
30 Jun 2014
Q&A
Issuing a 1099 for a personal injury claim
03 Jul 2014