A Premier Pasadena Law Firm with Big firm results! We offer the best client service in town and you'll be working 1:1 with your actual attorney on your case! If you've injured yourself at work or been in a car accident, we've recovered Over $30 Million for our Clients in last 10 years! Call Today!
Julie Oktanyan is the founder and lead trial attorney at Julie O Law, APC.
With over 20 years’ experience as a litigator in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury matters, Julie started her independent firm in January 2022 to help traumatically injured workers.
At ODG Law Group, Julie served as Managing Partner since May 2011, specializing in Workers’ Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accident & Slip and Fall Accident claims. With Julie’s contribution and zealous representation at the firm, ODG Law Group secured over $30 million in settlements for its clients under 10 years.
Prior to her experience at Oktanyan Der-Grigorian Law Group, Julie practiced as a civil defense attorney for two prestigious law firms in Downtown, Los Angeles and Woodland Hills. Her prior legal experience at these firms encompassed defending insurance companies in serious and high exposure matters ranging from product liability, premises liability, construction defect, and automobile and truck accidents.
MORE THAN AN ATTORNEY - YOUR PERSONAL ADVOCATE
Her passion to help others fuels every step she takes. Her unwavering leadership and fierce litigation style has resulted in countless victories for her clients in acquired medical benefits, treatment, future medical care, and top six-figure settlements.
MAKING AN IMPACT EVEN IN THE EARLY YEARS
Prior to defense work and private practice, Julie served as a summer clerk for the Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. in their civil rights department working side by side with extraordinary attorneys in the representation of severely injured clients in police brutality matters. Prior to that, she completed an internship at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office assisting attorneys in public entity premises liability cases.
Julie earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School, in Los Angeles, in May of 2002, claiming “Exceptional Achievement Awards” in Torts Law, Products Liability, and Intellectual Property. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA in June of 1998. She is fluent in Armenian.
Practice areas
Top-Rated/ Super Lawyer/ Best Workers' Comp Attorney serving the greater Los Angeles area. No Recovery, No Fees. Best Client Service in town! We speak Spanish & Armenian. We consult with NEW CLIENTS on the spot 24/7! Try Us Today!
If you've been seriously injured in a construction job accident or slip and fall at work hitting your HEAD, you may have suffered a CONCUSSION or BRAIN INJURY & not even know it! Call Us today and Speak to our Expert Attorney to find out more!
If you've been in a car accident whether WORK-RELATED or not, we can take your case! With 20+ years experience litigating Motor Vehicle Accidents, we can help you with both your Auto Accident Work Comp Case and your 3rd Party PI claim! Call Us Today!
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Armenian
Julie O Law, APC
155 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 800
Pasadena, CA, 91101
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2002 | 06/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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20th Anniversary Proudly Serving the Community Since 2002 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
Top 10 Attorney | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2022 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Top Ranking Attorney | American Association of Attorney Advocates | 2020 |
Best of the Best Top 10 Attorneys | Best of the Best Top 10 Attorneys | 2019 |
10 Best Attorney | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder and Principal Attorney | Julie O Law, APC | 2022 - Present |
Partner | Oktanyan Der-Grigorian Law Group | 2011 - 2021 |
Associate | Norton & Melnik | 2009 - 2010 |
Associate | Millard, Hollaweger, Child & Marton | 2003 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California Applicants' Attorneys Association | Committee Member, Women's Caucus | 2022 - Present |
California Applicants' Attorneys Association | Committee Member, Emerging Issues | 2022 - Present |
California Applicants' Attorneys Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southwestern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
University of California | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Rene Gonzalez v. Food Delivery Company | Settled for $275,000 |
A.M. Sanchez. v. Restaurant | Settled for $210,000 |
N. G. v. Heating & Air Conditioning Company | Settled for $170,000 |
Social Service Supervisor v. Healthcare Facility | Settled for $170,000 |
M.A. v. Local Travel Agency | Settled for $325,000 |
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Alan Snitzer, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 27, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Julie for a decade and know her to be a fierce advocate for her clients, and strongly committed to the cause of helping injured workers. I am proud to endorse her!
Susy Koshkakaryan, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 21, 2022
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Julie is a fantastic lawyer. She is passionate and knowledgeable.
Benjamin Gold, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 21, 2022
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Julie is both hardworking and compassionate. Ms. Oktanyan genuinely cares about her clients well-being and takes a strong but empathetic approach to her cases. Highly recommend!
John Day, Workers compensation Attorney on May 3, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Timothy Ryan, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 14, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Randy Collins, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.